Hyaluronic Acid: A Powerful Biomolecule with Wide-Ranging Applications—A Comprehensive Review
University of Salento · University of Calabria · +1 more institution
Abstract
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan widely distributed in the human body, especially in body fluids and the extracellular matrix of tissues. It plays a crucial role not only in maintaining tissue hydration but also in cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and the inflammatory response. HA has demonstrated its efficacy as a powerful bioactive molecule not only for skin antiaging but also in atherosclerosis, cancer, and other pathological conditions. Due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and non-immunogenicity, several HA-based biomedical products have been developed. There is an increasing focus on optimizing HA production processes to achieve high-quality,…
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7Topics & keywords
- Hyaluronic acid
- Biocompatibility
- Extracellular matrix
- Glycosaminoglycan
- Biomolecule
- Biomedicine
- Chemistry
- Immunogenicity