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. 2022 Sep;34(9):1166-1190.
doi: 10.1002/chir.23477. Epub 2022 Jun 14.

Molecular modifications, biological activities, and applications of chitosan and derivatives: A recent update

Rita Lima  1   2 , Carla Fernandes  1   2 , Madalena M M Pinto  1   2
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Molecular modifications, biological activities, and applications of chitosan and derivatives: A recent update

Rita Lima et al. Chirality. 2022 Sep.

Abstract

Polysaccharides arouse great interest due to their structure and unique properties, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and absence of toxicity. Polysaccharides from marine sources are particularly useful due to the wide variety of applications and biological activities. Chitosan, a deacetylated derivative of chitin, is an example of an interesting bioactive marine-derived polysaccharide. Moreover, a wide variety of chemical modifications and conjugation of chitosan with other bioactive molecules are responsible for improvements in physicochemical properties and biological activities, expanding the range of applications. An overview of the synthetic approaches for preparing chitosan, chitosan derivatives, and conjugates is described and discussed. A recent update of the biological activities and applications in different research fields, mainly focused on the last 5 years, is presented, highlighting current trends.

Keywords: analytical applications; biological activities; biomedical applications; chitosan; chitosan-derivatives; conjugation; polysaccharides.

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