CD BioGlyco is a service provider in the field of glycobiology, providing researchers and scientists with the precise techniques needed to meet their material analysis requirements. Our specialized chemical, physical, and biological characterization techniques will contribute to our clients' comprehensive understanding of the various properties of Carbohydrate-based Biodegradable Materials.
Polysaccharides are widely studied to develop promising biomedical materials due to their immunomodulatory, anti-tumor, anti-viral, hypoglycaemic, and hypolipidaemic effects. The structure is the basis of polysaccharide-based biomaterials. The type and order of monosaccharide residues, the position of polysaccharide residues, the type of ring structure, and the configuration of glycosidic bonds are among the many factors that contribute to the structural complexity of these materials, resulting in their different functional properties for different biological applications.
Mechanical properties such as modulus of elasticity, modulus of compression, fatigue, and viscoelasticity are also important characteristics that determine the use of polysaccharide-based biomaterials in the body, for example for bone implants and prostheses. Furthermore, the ability of these materials to biodegrade is critical for their use as biomaterials such as tissue scaffolds, implants, drug delivery vectors, and sutures. A combination of chemical, physical, and bioanalytical methods is now commonly used to investigate the full range of properties of polysaccharide-based biomaterials.
Fig.1 Schematic illustration of unique physiochemical and biological properties of polysaccharides. (Miao, et al., 2018)
The selection of polysaccharide-based materials for biomedical applications begins with the consideration of suitability for the intended purpose, which requires comprehensive characterization of their chemical, toxicological, physical, and mechanical properties. We provide our clients with detailed chemical, physical, and biological characterization to fully evaluate material performance.
CD BioGlyco has a wide range of techniques to provide clients with characterization services for polysaccharide-based biodegradable materials. With years of experience in materials analysis, we have the strength to help you determine the most effective technique or combination of techniques to solve your problems related to polysaccharide-based biomaterials. The data we provide can help you increase your competitive advantage and confidence in sustainability.
If you are interested in our characterization services, please feel free to contact us for more details.
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