Rehm B. Alginates and Their Biomedical Applications 2018 torrent

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This book presents a comprehensive review of the latest advances in developing alginate-based biomaterials and derivatives as well as their biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. It covers the physiochemical properties of alginates, production and formulation methods, derivatizations and characterization methods, the fundamental work on optimizing alginate polymers for defined biomedical purposes as well as the scope and effectiveness of their applications in medicine and therapeutic approaches. The book brings together new concepts and advances in harnessing alginate-based biomaterials in combination with applied technological advances to tailor their applications to medical needs. The contributions by leading academics, clinicians and researchers not only cover the fundamentals, but also open new avenues for meeting future challenges in research and clinical applications.
Alginate Biosynthesis and Biotechnological Production
Alginate Production from Marine Macroalgae, with Emphasis on Kelp Farming
Alginate Microcapsules for Drug Delivery
Alginate Processing Routes to Fabricate Bioinspired Platforms for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery
Alginate Utilization in Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy
Alginate-Based Three-Dimensional In Vitro Tumor Models: A Better Alternative to Current Two-Dimensional Cell Culture Models
Alginate Application for Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases
Alginates in Dressings and Wound Management
Alginates in Metabolic Syndrome
Alginate Oligomers and Their Use as Active Pharmaceutical Drugs
Mannuronic Acid as an Anti-inflammatory Drug