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  • Title: Optimization of kappa-carrageenan cationization using experimental design for model-drug release and investigation of biological properties.
    Author: Santinon C, Beppu MM, Vieira MGA.
    Journal: Carbohydr Polym; 2023 May 15; 308():120645. PubMed ID: 36813338.
    Abstract:
    Cationization is a promising chemical modification technique that improves properties by attaching permanent positive charges to the backbone of biopolymers. Carrageenan is a widely available and non-toxic polysaccharide, commonly used in food industry but with low solubility in cold water. We performed a central composite design experiment to check the parameters that most influence the degree of cationic substitution and the film solubility. Hydrophilic quaternary ammonium groups on the carrageenan backbone enhance interaction in drug delivery systems and create active surfaces. Statistical analysis indicated that within the studied range, only the molar ratio between the cationizing reagent and the repeating disaccharide unit of carrageenan had a significant effect. Optimized parameters using 0.086 g of sodium hydroxide and glycidyltrimethylammonium/disaccharide repeating unit of 6.83 achieved 65.47 % degree of substitution and 4.03 % solubility. Characterizations confirmed the effective incorporation of cationic groups into the commercial structure of carrageenan and thermal stability improvement of the derivatives.
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