Polymer-based biosensors for medical applications

Jadoun, Sapana; Rathore, Dhirendra Singh

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-823797-7.00023-x

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“…They can be used for analysis of clinical samples or for ex vivo and in vivo monitoring of different physiological changes within the human body. Chitosan-based films have been applied to the cholesterol biosensor to improve its sensitivity [ 434 , 435 , 436 , 437 , 438 ].…”

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Degradable Polymeric Bio(nano)materials and Their Biomedical Applications: A Comprehensive Overview and Recent Updates

Kuperkar,

Atanase,

Bahadur

et al. 2024

Polymers

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Degradable polymers (both biomacromolecules and several synthetic polymers) for biomedical applications have been promising very much in the recent past due to their low cost, biocompatibility, flexibility, and minimal side effects. Here, we present an overview with updated information on natural and synthetic degradable polymers where a brief account on different polysaccharides, proteins, and synthetic polymers viz. polyesters/polyamino acids/polyanhydrides/polyphosphazenes/polyurethanes relevant to biomedical applications has been provided. The various approaches for the transformation of these polymers by physical/chemical means viz. cross-linking, as polyblends, nanocomposites/hybrid composites, interpenetrating complexes, interpolymer/polyion complexes, functionalization, polymer conjugates, and block and graft copolymers, are described. The degradation mechanism, drug loading profiles, and toxicological aspects of polymeric nanoparticles formed are also defined. Biomedical applications of these degradable polymer-based biomaterials in and as wound dressing/healing, biosensors, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine, etc., are highlighted. In addition, the use of such nano systems to solve current drug delivery problems is briefly reviewed.

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