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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Development of polysaccharide-based membranes incorporating the bioactive compound aloin

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Author(s):
Krause Bierhalz, Andrea Cristiane ; Lopes, Selma Aparecida ; Resende Pires, Ana Luiza ; Moraes, Angela Maria
Total Authors: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS; v. 66, n. 4, p. 193-202, 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

Chitosan-alginate (CA) and chitosan-xanthan (CX) membranes containing aloin were developed for use as wound dressings. The effects of aloin-to-biopolymer ratio on membranes morphology, aspect, liquid uptake, mass loss, mechanical properties, thermal behavior, aloin incorporation efficiency, and release kinetics were analyzed. CA membranes showed higher stability in liquid media and greater elongation at break. CX membranes had more homogeneous microstructure and slightly higher tensile strength. The opacity and color intensity of both formulations increased with aloin incorporation. Maximum aloin incorporation efficiencies were 56.0% and 79.5% in CA and CX membranes, respectively, and slower aloin release was observed for CA membranes. {[}GRAPHICS] . (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/23653-0 - DEVELOPMENT OF ALGINATE AND CHITOSAN MEMBRANES REINFORCED WITH FIBERS AND CONTAINING GROWTH FACTOR FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
Grantee:Andrea Cristiane Krause Bierhalz
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral