Isolation, purification and characterization of hyaluronic acid: A concise review

Abstract

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring linear polysaccharide of the extracellular matrix of connective tissue, synovial fluid, and other tissues. Individuals take hyaluronic acid for different joint issue problems, including osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid is utilized in certain eye surgeries like, corneal transplantation, and repair of a disengaged retina and other eye wounds. Hyaluronic acid is additionally utilized as lip filler in plastic surgery. A few people apply hyaluronic acid to the skin for mending wounds, cosmetics, skin ulcers, and as a lotion. Hyaluronic acid has been advanced as a wellspring of youth. Hyaluronic acid, is extract by different procedures from various sources like pig, rabbit, oxes and human are available. The aim of this review article is to discuss various physiochemical, biochemical, and Pharmaco‑therapeutic uses of HA.