Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan and Chitosan Derivatives in the Treatment of Enteric Infections

Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan and Chitosan Derivatives in the Treatment of Enteric Infections

Antibiotics played an important role in controlling the development of enteric infection. However, the emergence of antibiotic resistance and gut dysbiosis led to a growing interest in the use of natural antimicrobial agents as alternatives for therapy and disinfection. Chitosan is a nontoxic natura...

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Main Authors: Dazhong Yan, Yanzhen Li, Yinling Liu, Na Li, Xue Zhang, Chen Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
chitosan
antimicrobial
antibacterial
antifungal
enteric infection
antimicrobial mechanisms of chitosan
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/23/7136

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