Chitosan: An overview of biological activities, derivatives, properties, and current advancements in biomedical applications.
The second and most often utilized natural polymer is chitosan (CS), a naturally existing
amino polysaccharide that is produced by deacetylating chitin. Numerous applications have …
amino polysaccharide that is produced by deacetylating chitin. Numerous applications have …
The chemical modification to improve solubility of chitosan and its derivatives application, preparation method, toxicity as a nanoparticles
Chitosan is a functional polymer in the pharmaceutical field, including for nanoparticle drug
delivery systems. Chitosan-based nanoparticles are a promising carrier for a wide range of …
delivery systems. Chitosan-based nanoparticles are a promising carrier for a wide range of …
Antibacterial, Anti-biofilm and pro-migratory effects of double layered hydrogels packaged with lactoferrin-DsiRNA-silver nanoparticles for chronic wound therapy
MAM Fathil, H Katas - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation in diabetic foot infections worsened during the
COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in more severe infections and increased amputations …
COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in more severe infections and increased amputations …
Fexofenadine-loaded chitosan coated solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs): A potential oral therapy for ulcerative colitis
The targeting and mucoadhesive features of chitosan (CS)-linked solid lipid nanoparticles
(SLNs) were exploited to efficiently deliver fexofenadine (FEX) into the colon, forming a …
(SLNs) were exploited to efficiently deliver fexofenadine (FEX) into the colon, forming a …
Chemically modified water-soluble chitosan derivatives: Modification strategies, biological activities, and applications
WR Wan Yusof, NYF Awang… - Polymer-Plastics …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Chitosan, a biocompatible and nontoxic heteropolymer derived from chitin, offers various
applications. However, its limited solubility above pH 6.5 hinders its broader applications …
applications. However, its limited solubility above pH 6.5 hinders its broader applications …
Unveiling the effect of molecular weight of vanillic acid grafted chitosan hydrogel films on physical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties for application in food …
Till now, a wide range of chitosan (CHS)-based food packaging films have been developed.
Yet, the role of molecular weight (MW), which is an important physical property of CHS, in …
Yet, the role of molecular weight (MW), which is an important physical property of CHS, in …
[HTML][HTML] Biochemical Characterization and Disease Control Efficacy of Pleurotus eryngii-Derived Chitosan—An In Vivo Study against Monilinia laxa, the Causal …
Chitin (Ct) is a crucial biopolymer present in fungi, algae, arthropods, and is usually
obtained from crustacean shells. Chitosan (Cs) is a derivative from Ct deacetylation, and …
obtained from crustacean shells. Chitosan (Cs) is a derivative from Ct deacetylation, and …
Insect chitosan derived from Hermetia illucens larvae suppresses adipogenic signaling and promotes the restoration of gut microbiome balance
EJ Kim, SH Lee, TH Kim, J Lee, CH Choi… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Chitosan, the deacetylated form of chitin, is considered a valuable source of compounds in
the feed and food industries. However, the impact of Hermetia illucens larvae chitosan …
the feed and food industries. However, the impact of Hermetia illucens larvae chitosan …
Mucoadhesive itraconazole nanocrystals with precise control of surface charge incorporated to chitosan films for buccal drug delivery
C Zhang, L Lopez‐Vidal, J Wang… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Drug delivery to mucosal tissues presents considerable challenges related to the complex
nature of the mucus layer protecting such tissues. This aggravates when delivering …
nature of the mucus layer protecting such tissues. This aggravates when delivering …
High quality, low molecular weight shrimp and crab chitosans obtained by short-time holistic high-power microwave technology
The study sought to investigate the impact of a holistic high-power microwave technology
during all stages of the extraction on the quality, time of extraction, and degree of …
during all stages of the extraction on the quality, time of extraction, and degree of …