Development of Alginate/Carboxymethylcellulose Films Incorporated with <i>Canavalia ensiformis</i> Lectin (ConA) with Angiogenic Properties.

ABSTRACT: The development of new materials for wound care is a critical area, focused on creating dressings with improved properties, such as high absorption, flexibility, and low cost. In this context, natural polymers such as alginate and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) emerge as promising choices, given their biodegradability and their ability to promote an ideal healing environment. Concomitantly, lectins with angiogenic potential have been extensively investigated for their ability to modulate cellular responses and induce the formation of new blood vessels. This research aims to incorporate the lectin from Canavalia ensiformis (ConA) into alginate and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) films to promote blood vessel growth and induce revascularization as a therapeutic approach. Film characteriza

SUBMITTER: Santos MHC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12631320 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature