Extraction of lignin and therapeutic applications of lignin-derived compounds. A review

摘要

Natural polymers are recognized for health improvement and, as a consequence, are widely used in controlled drug delivery, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, wound dressing, anti-allergy textiles and personal care. Lignin is a valuable, renewable aromatic polymer and a source of low molecular weight chemicals. Lignin can also be converted into biofuels. This article reviews lignin and lignin compounds for medical applications.