In regenerative medicine, structures are required that support the self-healing capacities of the human body. Implant scaffolds need to promote cell proliferation and tissue regeneration. Requirements are adjustable degradation rates of the biomaterials, cross-linked pores and functional surfaces. Due to their unique properties, chitosan is a perfect candidate, which meets these requirements. Here you will find more informations about chitosan in tissue engineering, as scaffold material and for stem cell growth.
The regeneration of dental pulp and dentin is one of the most exciting research areas in modern dentistry. Especially in immature teeth with necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis, restoring tooth vitality remains a major challenge.
The antioxidant, bacteriostatic and antinflammatory properties of chitosan ensure that it is highly suitable for regenerative medicine applications such as wound dressings. In the presented study, a chitosan derivatized via a Schiff base is introduced to further improve these properties.