Recent Advances in the Preparation, Antibacterial Mechanisms, and Applications of Chitosan
Chitosan, a cationic polysaccharide derived from the deacetylation of chitin, is widely distributed in nature. Its antibacterial activity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non-toxicity have given it extensive uses in medicine, food, and cosmetics. However, the significant impact of variations...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Functional Biomaterials |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/11/318 |