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Shellac: A Natural Polymer in Pharmaceutical Preparations: A ReviewBy S. Dhivya, S. Sarojini, S. Duraivel
Abstract: Among the natural occurring resins, shellac has gained its specific importance in the pharmaceutical preparations. The resinous secretion of the tiny lac insect (Laccifer lacca- parasitic on certain trees in Asia, particularly India and Thailand) is termed as Lac. Lac is the only known natural resin obtained from animal origin. Shellac has the unique properties like non-toxicity, environment friendly, and has good film-forming ability, fast drying and curing speed, unique …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 31–35 Read article →
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A Comprehensive Review on Chitosan Anticancer PropertyBy S. Dhivya, S. Sarojini, S. Duraivel
Abstract: Chitosan, a hydrophilic, natural amino polysaccharide derived from chitin on alkaline de-acetylation. Chitosan is a nontoxic, biocompatible, antibacterial and biodegradable polymer. The biological activities of chitosan are mainly depending on the water solubility nature and also the solubility in other solvents. The primary amino group present in the chitosan is the key functional groups which is mainly responsible for its bioactivities. The biological activities of antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer properties …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article →