Chitosan-PEG Gels Loaded with <i>Jatropha mollissima</i> (Pohl) Baill. Ethanolic Extract: An Efficient and Effective Biomaterial in Hemorrhage Control

• Main Authors: José F. B. Rodrigues (Author), João V. S. de A. Queiroz (Author), Rebeca P. Medeiros (Author), Rafaela O. Santos (Author), Djair A. Fialho (Author), João E. S. Neto (Author), Rogério L. dos Santos (Author), Rossemberg C. Barbosa (Author), Wladymyr J. B. Sousa (Author), Maria da C. de M. Torres (Author), Luanna A. D. M. Medeiros (Author), Suédina M. de L. Silva (Author), Maziar Montazerian (Author), Marcus V. L. Fook (Author), Solomon K. S. Amoah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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A lack of control over blood loss can have catastrophic implications, including death. Although several hemostatic medications have been employed to reduce bleeding, a vast majority of them are ineffective, expensive, or pose health risks to the patient. To overcome these constraints, chitosan-polye...