A comprehensive review on recent progress in chitosan composite gels for biomedical uses.

Chitosan (CS) composite gels have emerged as promising materials with diverse applications in biomedicine. This review provides a concise overview of recent advancements and key aspects in the development of CS composite gels. The unique properties of CS, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antimicrobial activity, make it an attractive candidate for gel-based composites. Incorporating various additives, such as nanoparticles, polymers, and bioactive compounds, enhances the mechanical, thermal, and biological and other functional properties of CS gels. This review discusses the fabrication methods employed for CS composite gels, including blending and crosslinking, highlighting their influence on the final properties of the gels. Furthermore, the uses of CS composite gels in tissue engineering, wound healing, drug delivery, and 3D printing highlight their potential to overcome a number of the present issues with drug delivery. The biocompatibility, antimicrobial properties, electroactive, thermosensitive and pH responsive behavior and controlled release capabilities of these gels make them particularly suitable for biomedical applications. In conclusion, CS composite gels represent a versatile class of materials with significant potential for a wide range of applications. Further research and development efforts are necessary to optimize their properties and expand their utility in pharmaceutical and biomedical fields.

Peptide Drugs: Current Status and Treatment for the Treatment of Various Diseases.

Peptides represent a class of natural molecules with diverse physiological functions, including hormone regulation, neurotransmission, and immune modulation. In recent years, peptide-based therapeutics have gained significant attention in pharmaceutical research and development due to their high specificity, efficacy, and relatively low toxicity. This review provides an overview of the current landscape of peptide drug development, highlighting the challenges faced in their formulation and delivery and the innovative strategies employed to overcome these hurdles. The review explores the wide range of applications of peptide drugs in treating various diseases, including HIV, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, chronic pain, diabetes, and cancer. Examples of FDA-approved peptide drugs and ongoing clinical trials are presented, showcasing the continuous advancements in peptide-based therapeutics across different therapeutic areas. This review underscores the promising potential of peptide drugs as targeted and effective treatments for a multitude of medical conditions, offering improved therapeutic outcomes and enhanced patient care.

Comprehensive Review on Neuro-degenerative Type 3 DM.

According to research, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is considered a metabolic illness caused by defective insulin signaling, insulin resistance, and low insulin levels in the brain. Type 3 diabetes has been postulated for AD because reduced insulin signaling has molecular and physiological consequences that are comparable to type I and type 2 diabetes mellitus, respectively. The similarities between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease suggest that these clinical trials might yield therapeutic benefits. However, it is important to note that lowering your risk of Alzheimer's dementia, whether you have diabetes or not, is still a multidimensional process involving factors like exercise, smoking, alcohol, food, and mental challenges. The current aim is to show that the relationship between T3D and AD is based on both the processing of amyloid-ß (Aß) precursor protein toxicity and the clearance of Aß, which are the results of impaired insulin signaling. The brain's metabolism, with its high lipid content and energy needs, places excess demands on mitochondria and appears more susceptible to oxidative damage than the rest of the body. Current data suggests that increased oxidative stress relates to amyloid-ß (Aß) pathology and the onset of AD.