Chitosan oligosaccharide (COS): An overview

M Naveed, L Phil, M Sohail, M Hasnat… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
The frequently studied polysaccharide, chitosan oligosaccharide/chitooligosaccharide
(COS) is the major degradation product of chitosan/chitin via chemical hydrolysis or …

Advanced applications of chitosan-based hydrogels: From biosensors to intelligent food packaging system

J Yang, M Shen, Y Luo, T Wu, X Chen, Y Wang… - Trends in Food Science & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background As the only natural cationic polysaccharide, chitosan (CH) have several
bioactivities. Moreover, CH was the ideal biomaterial for the preparation of hydrogels that …

Preparation and antimicrobial activity of chitosan and its derivatives: A concise review

LG Confederat, CG Tuchilus, M Dragan, M Sha'at… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Despite the advantages presented by synthetic polymers such as strength and durability, the
lack of biodegradability associated with the persistence in the environment for a long time …

Multiple roles of chitosan in mucosal drug delivery: an updated review

P Mura, F Maestrelli, M Cirri, N Mennini - Marine Drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Chitosan (CS) is a linear polysaccharide obtained by the deacetylation of chitin, which, after
cellulose, is the second biopolymer most abundant in nature, being the primary component …

Chitooligosaccharides and their biological activities: A comprehensive review

F Liaqat, R Eltem - Carbohydrate polymers, 2018 - Elsevier
Chitin is the most abundant natural polysaccharide and chitosan is its most important
derivative. Regardless of having various bioactivities, the water insolubilities of chitin and …

Synthesis, bioapplications, and toxicity evaluation of chitosan-based nanoparticles

BR Rizeq, NN Younes, K Rasool… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
The development of advanced nanomaterials and technologies is essential in biomedical
engineering to improve the quality of life. Chitosan-based nanomaterials are on the forefront …

Review on natural preservatives for extending fish shelf life

J Mei, X Ma, J Xie - Foods, 2019 - mdpi.com
Fish is extremely perishable as a result of rapid microbial growth naturally present in fish or
from contamination. Synthetic preservatives are widely used in fish storage to extend shelf …

Chitosan in biomedical engineering: a critical review

S Mohebbi, MN Nezhad, P Zarrintaj… - Current stem cell …, 2019 - ingentaconnect.com
Biomedical engineering seeks to enhance the quality of life by developing advanced
materials and technologies. Chitosan-based biomaterials have attracted significant attention …

Recent developments in chitosan encapsulation of various active ingredients for multifunctional applications

ZA Raza, S Khalil, A Ayub, IM Banat - Carbohydrate research, 2020 - Elsevier
Microencapsulation being an emerging technique has provided effective solution to the
challenges faced by pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food agriculture and textile industries to …

Immunostimulatory effect of chitosan and quaternary chitosan: A review of potential vaccine adjuvants

X Li, R Xing, C Xu, S Liu, Y Qin, K Li, H Yu, P Li - Carbohydrate polymers, 2021 - Elsevier
Vaccines have always been the most effective preventive treatment. Advancements in the
field of vaccine is inseparable from adjuvants. Adjuvants are substances added to vaccines …