Pectins functionalized biomaterials; a new viable approach for biomedical applications: A review.
Int J Biol Macromol
; 101: 254-272, 2017 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Pectins are natural complex heteropolysaccharides, composed of (1, 4)-linked α-d-galacturonic acid residues and variety of neutral sugars such as rhamnose, galactose and arabinose. It is second most abundant component of the cell wall of all land plants. It has wide applications in various fields due to its use as gelling, emulsifying or stabilizing agent and as well as its non-toxic, biocompatible and biodegradable nature. Considering these versatile properties this review sheds a light on the synthesis, modification, characterization and applications of pectin based polymers. Most of them are used in industries, pharmaceutics, nutraceutics, drug delivery, tissue engineering, food packaging and cosmetics. Properties of pectin can be improved and modified by forming derivatives, blends and composites.
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Materiais Biocompatíveis
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Pectinas
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Pesquisa Biomédica
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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