Chitosan: An Update on Potential Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications
Randy Chi Fai CheungSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaTzi Bun NgSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaJack Ho WongSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaWai‐Yee ChanSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
2015en
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Chitosan is a natural polycationic linear polysaccharide derived from chitin. The low solubility of chitosan in neutral and alkaline solution limits its application. Nevertheless, chemical modification into composites or hydrogels brings to it new functional properties for different applications. Chitosans are recognized as versatile biomaterials because of their non-toxicity, low allergenicity, biocompatibility and biodegradability. This review presents the recent research, trends and prospects in chitosan. Some special pharmaceutical and biomedical applications are also highlighted.
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