Document Type
Article
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Published Version
Publication Date
12-26-2019
Publication Title
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
DOI
10.3390/ijms21010186
Abstract
The combination of protein and polysaccharides with magnetic materials has been implemented in biomedical applications for decades. Proteins such as silk, collagen, and elastin and polysaccharides such as chitosan, cellulose, and alginate have been heavily used in composite biomaterials. The wide diversity in the structure of the materials including their primary monomer/amino acid sequences allow for tunable properties. Various types of these composites are highly regarded due to their biocompatible, thermal, and mechanical properties while retaining their biological characteristics. This review provides information on protein and polysaccharide materials combined with magnetic elements in the biomedical space showcasing the materials used, fabrication methods, and their subsequent applications in biomedical research.
Recommended Citation
Bealer, Elizabeth J.; Kavetsky, Kyril; Dutko, Sierra; Lofland, Samuel; Hu, Xiao. (2020). "Protein and Polysaccharide-Based Magnetic Composite Materials for Medical Applications" Int. J. Mol. Sci. 21, no. 1: 186. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21010186
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