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alginate
Also known as: sodium alginate, alginates
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A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 4 facts
referenceSahoo et al. published research on the application of alginate to tissue engineering in the journal SN Applied Sciences (2021).
referenceAderibigbe et al. published a review on the use of alginate in wound dressings in the journal Pharmaceutics (2018).
referenceSaarai et al. published research on the characterization of sodium alginate/gelatine-based hydrogels for wound dressing in the Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2012).
referenceLi et al. published research on the role of alginate in the antibacterial finishing of textiles in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2016).
Nanomaterials in the future biotextile industry: A new cosmovision to ... frontiersin.org Dec 1, 2022 3 facts
claimAlginate is utilized in a wide range of applications, including the production of nanoparticles, nanotubes, microspheres, microcapsules, sponges, hydrogels, foams, elastomers, and fibers.
claimPolysaccharide-based biopolymers used for fiber production include cellulose, starch, chitin/chitosan, pectin, alginate, and carrageenan, which are of vegetable origin.
claimAlginate is a polysaccharide produced by bacteria and seaweed that varies in composition, modifications, molecular mass, viscoelasticity, and polydispersity depending on its source.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
procedureBiofilm development occurs in stages: (i) free-living (planktonic) cells attach to a pre-conditioned surface via random propulsion, chemotaxis, or motion, which is initially reversible and influenced by physical and chemical variables; (ii) cells permanently attach using adhesion proteins like fimbriae, followed by the emergence of internal linkages and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) composed of polysaccharides (e.g., colonic acid, chitosan, alginate), enzymes, RNA, DNA, nutrients, proteins, and surfactants; (iii) the biofilm community undergoes microbial proliferation and communication via chemical signaling, resulting in micro-colony growth.
claimPseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms are resistant to aminoglycosides because the organisms secrete alginate, which binds to the positively charged aminoglycoside antibiotics.
Healthy vs. Infected Wounds: A Clinician's Guide - Net Health nethealth.com Jun 24, 2025 1 fact
procedureThe procedure for dressing healthy wounds involves selecting dressings such as hydrocolloids, foams, or alginates to maintain a moist wound environment, which promotes cell migration and epithelialization.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for ... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimSpecific biopolymers utilized for textile functionalization include bacterial and plant-based nanocellulose, lignin, chitosan, alginate, gelatin, collagen, keratin, and polylactic acid (PLA), which provide properties such as anti-microbial, flame retardant, UV protective, and antioxidant effects.