Hyaluronan: Sources, Structure, Features and Applications

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Abstract

Hyaluronan (HA) is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan that is present in a variety of body tissues and organs. Hyaluronan has a wide range of biological activities that are frequently influenced by molar mass; however, they also depend greatly on the source, purity, and kind of impurities in hyaluronan. High-molar-mass HA has anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiangiogenic properties, while low-molar-mass HA has opposite properties. A number of chemical modifications have been performed to enhance the stability of HA and its applications in medical practice. Hyaluronan is widely applied in medicine, such as viscosupplementation, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, wound healing, cosmetics, and drug delivery. In this review, we summarized several medical applications of polymers based on the hyaluronan backbone.

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Valachová, K., Hassan, M. E., & Šoltés, L. (2024, February 1). Hyaluronan: Sources, Structure, Features and Applications. Molecules. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29030739

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