Biopolymers

Polymers synthesized by living organisms. They play a role in the formation of macromolecular structures and are synthesized via the covalent linkage of biological molecules, especially AMINO ACIDS; NUCLEOTIDES; and CARBOHYDRATES.

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Networked: 227 relevant articles (11 outcomes, 20 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Boyce, Steven T: 5 articles (03/2006 - 04/2002)
2.	Supp, Dorothy M: 4 articles (03/2006 - 06/2002)
3.	Wang, Xiaohong: 3 articles (01/2015 - 11/2012)
4.	Schröder, Heinz C: 3 articles (01/2015 - 11/2012)
5.	Müller, Werner E G: 3 articles (01/2015 - 11/2012)
6.	Chilkoti, Ashutosh: 3 articles (12/2010 - 05/2007)
7.	Song, Chi-Hyun: 3 articles (06/2008 - 06/2003)
8.	Yang, Byung-Keun: 3 articles (06/2008 - 06/2003)
9.	Sander, Leonard M: 2 articles (09/2014 - 07/2013)
10.	Caldas Neto, Silvio da Silva: 2 articles (05/2014 - 01/2011)

Related Diseases

1.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 05/21/2010 - "In addition, the thermal transition of ELP(1) significantly protected the conjugated radionuclide from dehalogenation, whereas the conjugated radionuclide on ELP(2) was quickly eliminated from the tumor and cleaved from the biopolymer. " 09/01/2013 - "A microdensitometry study of T2 weighted tumor heterogeneities from a phase I clinical trial in patients with advanced neoplasias and an algorithm for tumor characterization also shows significantly increased structuring of water associated with biopolymers and macromolecules. " 06/20/2015 - "Conjugation of DP18L peptide with (R)-3-hydroxydecanoic acid, derived from the biopolymer polyhydroxyalkanoate, enhances its anti-cancer activity (O'Connor et al., 2013. " 09/01/2014 - "The interactions take two forms: (i) contractile cells on the surface of the tumor act on the nearby ECM and remodel it; in some cases, they align the fibers of the biopolymers; (ii) the aligned fibers can enhance invasion via contact guidance, the tendency of motile cells to follow alignment. " 01/30/2013 - "Cancer cell targeting and imaging with biopolymer-based nanodevices."
2.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 02/01/2008 - "The aim of this study is to outline and review the latest developments and advance in medical textiles and biopolymers for wound management providing the overview with generalized scope about novelties in products and properties." 02/01/2015 - "A biopolymer film was applied to skin wounds to investigate the biocompatibility and cutaneous reaction and to test its activity as a mechanical barrier and conductor in the healing process. " 10/01/2014 - "Cryptococcus laurentii extracellular biopolymer production for application in wound management." 09/01/2014 - "Different types of wound dressings based on biopolymers are available in the market, with various physical, chemical, and biological properties. " 09/01/2014 - "The intent of this article is to provide a review on currently available biopolymers used as wound dressing agents and to describe their best use as it relates to the condition and type of the wound (acute, chronic, superficial, and full thickness) and the phases of the wound healing process. "
3.	Cicatrix (Scar) 11/01/2015 - "The biopolymer gel caused an inflammatory reaction mediated by giant cells and mononuclear cells while the control group there was cicatrization mediated by fibroblasts." 01/01/2011 - "Inhibitory effect of biopolymer materials on scar formation following trabeculectomy." 09/01/2004 - "Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze wound healing and scar tissue formation in acute full-thickness wounds treated with clinically available biopolymer dermal regeneration templates. " 04/01/2002 - "Skin substitutes prepared from cultured skin cells and biopolymers may reduce requirements for donor skin autograft, and have been shown to be effective in treatment of excised burns, burn scars, and congenital skin lesions. " 01/01/2000 - "Cultured skin substitutes (CSS) that consist of autologous keratinocytes and fibroblasts attached to biopolymer substrates are alternatives for permanent closure of excised, full-thickness burns, but assessment of scarring has been subjective. "
4.	Myocardial Infarction 01/01/2009 - "In the present study we examined the effects of timing and routes of administration of bone marrow cells (BMC) post-myocardial infarction (MI) and the efficacy of an injectable biopolymer scaffold to improve cardiac cell retention and function. " 04/01/2013 - "Repair of diseased myocardium with in vitro engineered cardiac muscle patch/injectable biopolymers with cells may become a viable option for myocardial infarction. " 11/01/2005 - "Injectable biopolymers enhance angiogenesis after myocardial infarction." 01/01/2010 - "Here, the effects of co-injecting adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) with biopolymers on cell cardiac retention, ventricular morphometry and performance were evaluated in a rat model of myocardial infarction (MI). " 04/01/2005 - "We have also shown that injection of the biopolymer fibrin glue preserves left ventricular geometry and prevents a deterioration of cardiac function following myocardial infarction. "
5.	Osteoarthritis 05/01/2013 - "The culture of multipotent mesenchymal stem cells on natural biopolymers holds great promise for treatments of connective tissue disorders such as osteoarthritis. " 01/01/2009 - "Cartilage degeneration via osteoarthritis affects millions of elderly people worldwide, yet the specific contributions of matrix biopolymers toward cartilage viscoelastic properties remain unknown despite 30 years of research. " 01/01/1984 - "Based on the clinical, experimental and biomechanical studies the authors suggest intraarticular treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and deforming osteoarthrosis (DOA) by means of artificial synovial fluid (ASF) developed with the use of polymers and biopolymers. "

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4.	Carbon Monoxide
5.	ciclopirox (Loprox)
6.	Micelles
7.	Amifostine (Ethyol)
8.	cholanic acid
9.	Collagen
10.	Chitosan

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Artificial Skin
2.	Injections
3.	Transplants (Transplant)
4.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5.	Canes (Cane)