Publications by authors named "Paulo Augusto Chagas Marques"
Int J Biol Macromol
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- - NRL (Natural Rubber Latex) is highlighted as an effective and cost-efficient biomaterial for drug delivery, showing beneficial properties for tissue healing and customizable release kinetics.
- - The review covers NRL's successful uses in various biotechnological fields, including its applications in amblyopia treatment, smart mattresses, and neovaginoplasty while identifying barriers to translating research into clinical settings.
- - It emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to unlock NRL's potential in medical innovations, such as wearable devices and biosensors, enhancing its applications in biomedical fields.
Biomater Adv
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Natural Latex Serum (NLS), derived from NRL, exhibits important biological properties—including cell stimulation and antimicrobial activity—due to its unique chemical composition and the presence of biologically active molecules.
- * The review covers NLS's applications in biomedicine, the methods for extracting NLS, and discusses the future challenges and potential directions for using NLS in tissue engineering for both hard and soft tissue regeneration.
