DRUG LOADED BIO MEMBRANES - CHITOSAN - CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
M. Padmavathi
Department of Biotechnology, DVR & Dr. HS MIC College of Technology, Kanchikacherla, India.
ABSTRACT
Chitosan is product which is obtained from the plants and animals. It is
a polysaccharide biopolymer and produced from the alkaline
deacetylation of natural chitins. These are widely used in the different
aspects by which the efficiency of the particular property can be
increased without any side effects. It is not only used in industries,
cosmetics, water filtration but now-a-days it is highly useful in
biomedical purpose. In the present study the preparation of chitosan
which act as allopathy and homeopathy drug to the bio membranes and
to select the best membrane to find its efficacy in wound healing.
These membranes have the potential application as drug release and
biocompatible grafts for injury, burns and surgeries.
Keywords: Chitosan, drug loaded bio membrane, shrimp shells, silverex and applications.
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