Natural Gums—Physicochemical Features
18.3 Sources of Natural Gums
18.4 Classification of Gums
18.5 Composition of Natural Gums
18.6 Extraction and Purification of Natural Gums
18.7 Modification and Hydrolysis of Natural Gums
18.8 Medical Applications of Gums-Based Bio-Nanostructures
18.9 Conclusions
References
23 19 Alginates: Properties and Applications 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Properties of Sodium Alginate (Na-Alg) 19.3 Chemical Properties 19.4 Applications 19.5 Conclusions and Prospects Acknowledgments Abbreviations References
24 20 Marine Polysaccharides: Properties and Applications 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Marine Bacteria That Produce Polysaccharides 20.3 Marine Fungi That Produce Polysaccharide 20.4 Production, Extraction and Purification of Polysaccharides 20.5 Characterization via Molecular, Biochemical and Cultural Characterization of Marine Polysaccharides 20.6 Conclusion and Future Recommendation to Knowledge References
25 21 Polysaccharides: Promising Constituent for the Preparation of Nanomaterials 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Preparation of Polysaccharide-Dependent Nanomaterials 21.3 Biocompatibility of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials 21.4 Conclusions and Summary References
26 22 Anticancer Potential of Polysaccharides 22.1 Introduction 22.2 Mode of Action 22.3 Polysaccharides in Cancer Treatment 22.4 Polysaccharides in Conventional Therapies 22.5 Concluding Remarks and Future Trends References
27 23 Polysaccharide-Based Membrane for Packaging Applications 23.1 Introduction 23.2 Polysaccharides as Biomaterials for Biodegradable Packaging 23.3 Properties of Polysaccharide-Based Packaging Film or Coating 23.4 Polysaccharides-Based Nanocomposites Packaging 23.5 Polysaccharides-Based Films and Coatings in Food Packaging Applications 23.6 Conclusion and Prospects References
28 24 Applications of Polysaccharides in Cancer Treatment 24.1 Introduction 24.2 Types of Polysaccharides Used in Cancer Treatment 24.3 Mechanism of Polysaccharides as Anticancer Agent 24.4 Usage of Polysaccharides in Preclinical and Clinical Models of Cancer 24.5 Conclusion and Future Perspectives References
29 25 Application of Chitosan-Based Catalysts for Heterocycles Synthesis and Other Reactions 25.1 Introduction 25.2 Recent Research Reports 25.3 Conclusion References
30 26 Preparation and Applications of Polysaccharide-Based Composites 26.1 Introduction 26.2 Types 26.3 Importance 26.4 Fabrication and Applications of Polysaccharide-Inorganic-Based Composites 26.5 Recent Applications 26.6 Conclusion References
31 27 Polysaccharide-Based Liquid Crystals 27.1 Introduction
