Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewEurope PMCOpen access

Hyaluronic Acid in Biomedical Fields: New Trends from Chemistry to Biomaterial Applications

Di Mola A., Landi MR., Massa A., D'Amora U., Guarino V.

Narrative Review, published in Int J Mol Sci (2022) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

  • Level A · Stronger Clinical Evidence
  • Level B · Emerging clinical evidence with positive signals
  • Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
  • Level D · Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studies
  • Emerging · Emerging topic under active research
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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Int J Mol Sci (2022)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
36430855
PMCID
PMC9695447
DOI
10.3390/ijms232214372
Citations
54

Abstract (original English)

The aim of this review is to give an updated perspective about the methods for chemical modifications of hyaluronic acid (HA) toward the development of new applications in medical devices and material engineering. After a brief introduction on chemical, structural and biological features of this important natural polysaccharide, the most important methods for chemical and physical modifications are disclosed, discussing both on the formation of new covalent bonds and the interaction with other natural polysaccharides. These strategies are of paramount importance in the production of new medical devices and materials with improved properties. In particular, the use of HA in the development of new materials by means of additive manufacturing techniques as electro fluid dynamics, i.e., electrospinning for micro to nanofibres, and three-dimensional bioprinting is also discussed.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
PolysaccharidesHyaluronic AcidBiocompatible MaterialsTissue EngineeringBioprinting

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