Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2013 Objective: Gene therapy relies on efficient vector for a therapeutic effect. Efficient non-viral vectors are sought as an alternative to viral vectors. Chitosan, a cationic polymer, has been studied for its gene delivery potential.
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Injectable Hydrogels Composed of Thiolated Chitosan, Silk Fibroin, and Gallium-Doped Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles for Bone Regeneration and Osteosarcoma Suppression [PDF]
International Journal of NanomedicineJiaoyan Liu,1,2 Ronghua Tan,1 Congcong Wang,1 Guimin Li,2 Hong Zheng,2 Ying Wan1 1College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui ...
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Thiolated Chitosan Microneedle Patch of Levosulpiride from Fabrication, Characterization to Bioavailability Enhancement Approach [PDF]
Polymers, 2022 In this study, a first attempt has been made to deliver levosulpiride transdermally through a thiolated chitosan microneedle patch (TC-MNP). Levosulpiride is slowly and weakly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with an oral bioavailability of less ...
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International Journal of Polymer Science, 2015 We derivatized low molecular weight chitosan (LMWC) with 3-mercaptopropanoic acid (3-MPA) by a coupling reaction. The chemical modification of LMWC was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance, 1HNMR.
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Applications of chitosan derivatives as adjuvants for nanoparticle‐based vaccines: A comprehensive review [PDF]
Smart Molecules, Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2026.This review highlights how chitosan derivatives enhance nanoparticle‐based vaccines through superior stability, mucoadhesion, and immune modulation. By triggering robust mucosal, humoral, and cellular responses, these biocompatible polymers serve as a transformative platform for next‐generation immunotherapeutics and safe and effective vaccine delivery
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S-Protected Thiolated Chitosan versus Thiolated Chitosan as Cell Adhesive Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering. [PDF]
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces, 2023 Chitosan (Ch) and different Ch derivatives have been applied in tissue engineering (TE) because of their biocompatibility, favored mechanical properties, and cost-effectiveness. Most of them, however, lack cell adhesive properties that are crucial for TE.
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International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2023 Faiza Naseer,1,2 Tahir Ahmad,1 Kousain Kousar,1 Salik Kakar,3 Rabia Gul,2 Sadia Anjum,4 Usman Shareef2 1Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rehman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; 2Shifa ...
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Preparation and in vitro evaluation of thiolated chitosan microparticles
Journal of Microencapsulation, 2005 The objective of this study was to prepare a microparticulate drug delivery system being based on a new thiomer, namely a chitosan 2-iminothiolane conjugate (chitosan-TBA conjugate).
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Anticancer Analysis of CD44 Targeted Cyclosporine Loaded Thiolated Chitosan Nanoformulations for Sustained Release in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer [Retraction] [PDF]
International Journal of NanomedicineAbduh MS. Int J Nanomedicine. 2023;18:5713–5732. We, the Editor and Publisher of the journal International Journal of Nanomedicine are retracting the published article.
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Formulation for the Targeted Delivery of a Vaccine Strain of Oncolytic Measles Virus (OMV) in Hyaluronic Acid Coated Thiolated Chitosan as a Green Nanoformulation for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer: A Viro-Immunotherapeutic Approach [Retraction] [PDF]
International Journal of NanomedicineNaseer F, Ahmad T, Kousar K, et al. Int J Nanomedicine. 2023;18:185–205. We, the Editor and Publisher of the journal International Journal of Nanomedicine are retracting the published article.
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