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Scientific news - Chitin and Chitosan

HMC 0309 185In this rubric we present you scientific news from the world of chitin and chitosan. Monthly you can find recent publications. We hope to arouse your interest in this biopolymer or to help you out. If you have any comments or if you do chitin or chitosan research and you want to publish your article on this page, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Chitosan Buccal Films for Captopril: When the Salt Form Influences Drug Transport

Captopril is a well-established drug used to treat hypertension and heart failure. However, conventional oral administration presents several challenges: although the drug is highly water-soluble, its ability to cross biological membranes is limited, it may be unstable in the gastrointestinal tract, and part of the absorbed dose is metabolized in the liver. Researchers from the Universities of Szeged and Debrecen therefore investigated an alternative approach: mucoadhesive chitosan films designed to deliver captopril through the buccal mucosa.

drug delivery

Chitosan-Based Tissue Adhesive for Controlling Severe Bleeding

Severe bleeding from internal organs is one of the greatest challenges in surgery and trauma care. The liver, spleen, kidneys, and lungs are particularly difficult to treat because these organs are soft, highly vascularized, and mechanically delicate. Conventional methods such as suturing, cauterization, or vessel ligation are not always feasible and may additionally damage healthy tissue.

wound treatment, Hydrogel, tissue

A New Strategy to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections - Biodegradable Antibacterial Nanostructured Coatings

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a major global challenge. Pathogenic microorganisms can persist for extended periods on high-touch surfaces, contributing to the spread of infections in clinical environments. Conventional cleaning and disinfection procedures provide only temporary protection, creating a growing demand for materials capable of delivering continuous antimicrobial activity directly at the surface.

nanoparticles, hybrid material, coating