Antimicrobial actions and applications of chitosan

CL Ke, FS Deng, CY Chuang, CH Lin - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chitosan is a naturally originating product that can be applied in many areas due to its
biocompatibility, biodegradability, and nontoxic properties. The broad-spectrum …

Chitosan as a potential natural compound to manage plant diseases

RS Riseh, M Hassanisaadi, M Vatankhah… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The necessity for non-chemical approaches has grown as awareness of the dangers posed
by pesticides has spread. Chitosan, due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and …

Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of chitosan and its derivatives and their applications: A review

ME Abd El-Hack, MT El-Saadony, ME Shafi… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this era, there is a global concern in the use of bioactive molecules such as chitosan in the
field of antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits. Because of its biodegradability, biological …

Antibacterial activity of chitosan and its derivatives and their interaction mechanism with bacteria: Current state and perspectives

J Li, S Zhuang - European Polymer Journal, 2020 - Elsevier
Chitosan has fascinating antibacterial activity, good biodegradation, outstanding
biocompatibility, non-toxicity and excellent physical and chemical properties. As a result …

Factors influencing the antibacterial activity of chitosan and chitosan modified by functionalization

C Ardean, CM Davidescu, NS Nemeş… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The biomedical and therapeutic importance of chitosan and chitosan derivatives is the
subject of interdisciplinary research. In this analysis, we intended to consolidate some of the …

Antimicrobial properties of chitosan from different developmental stages of the bioconverter insect Hermetia illucens

A Guarnieri, M Triunfo, C Scieuzo, D Ianniciello… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Growing antimicrobial resistance has prompted researchers to identify new natural
molecules with antimicrobial potential. In this perspective, attention has been focused on …

Recent insights into the extraction, characterization, and bioactivities of chitin and chitosan from insects

K Mohan, AR Ganesan, T Muralisankar… - Trends in food science & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Insects are a living resource used for human nutrition, medicine, and industry.
Several potential sources of proteins, peptides, and biopolymers, such as silk, chitin, and …

Antibacterial activity of chitosan nanoparticles: A review

M Chandrasekaran, KD Kim, SC Chun - Processes, 2020 - mdpi.com
In recent years, nanotechnology has attracted attention in many fields because it has several
up-and-coming novel uses. Many researchers have suggested that chitosan nanoparticles …

Alginate-chitosan oligosaccharide-ZnO composite hydrogel for accelerating wound healing

M Zhang, X Qiao, W Han, T Jiang, F Liu, X Zhao - Carbohydrate polymers, 2021 - Elsevier
Moist, breathable and antibacterial microenvironment can promote cell proliferation and
migration, which is beneficial to wound healing. Here, we fabricated a novel sodium alginate …

Chitosan based hydrogels and their applications for drug delivery in wound dressings: A review

H Hamedi, S Moradi, SM Hudson, AE Tonelli - Carbohydrate polymers, 2018 - Elsevier
Advanced development of chitosan hydrogels has led to new drug delivery systems that can
release their active ingredients in response to environmental stimuli. This review considers …