Modified gellan gum hydrogels for tissue engineering applications

Authors

Cameron J. Ferris, University of WollongongFollow
Kerry J. Gilmore, University of WollongongFollow
Gordon G. Wallace, University of WollongongFollow
Marc in het Panhuis, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

76174

Publication Details

Ferris, C. J., Gilmore, K. J., Wallace, G. G. & in het Panhuis, M. (2013). Modified gellan gum hydrogels for tissue engineering applications. Soft Matter, 9 (14), 3705-3711.

Abstract

Gellan gum is an anionic linear polysaccharide well known for its use as a multi-functional gelling, stabilising and suspending agent in a variety of foods and personal care products. In this Highlight, we explore the recently established directions for gellan gum hydrogels as materials for applications in tissue engineering. We highlight that modified gellan gum will be well suited for this purpose, providing that a number of remaining challenges are addressed.

Grant Number

ARC/FT0990846, ARC/CE0561616

Additional Grant Number

http://purl.org/au-research/grants/ARC/FT0990846

http://purl.org/au-research/grants/ARC/CE0561616