Table 1.
List of chemical and materials
| Type | Molecular weight | Property | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS chloride salt Cl113 (CS Cl113) | 50–150 kDa | Deacetylation degree 75–90% | Novamatrix, FMC BioPolymer |
| CS glutamate G113 (CS G113) | 50–150 kDa | Deacetylation degree 75–90% | Novamatrix, FMC BioPolymer |
| CDDP H6Cl2N2Pt | 300 g/mol | Chemotherapy agent | Strem Chemicals |
| Sodium TPP Na5P3O10 | 367.864 g/mol | Cross-linker used for ionic gelation | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Glacial acetic acid C2H4O2 | 60.05 g/mol | Solvent for CS | Sigma-Aldrich |
| MTS cytotoxicity assay | — | Cell viability assay | BioVision |
| FITC C21H11NO5S | 389.4 g/mol | Fluorescent labeling can be conjugated to CS | Life Technologies |
| ALX | 594 nm or 633 nm laser | Fluorescent labeling can be conjugated to CS | Life Technologies |
| Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) | 39.99 g/mol | Used for adjusting pH levels | Sigma-Aldrich |