Chitosan in Medicine: From Molecular Structure and Biochemical Interactions to Biomedical and Therapeutic Applications
Background and Objective: Chitosan is a bioactive polysaccharide mainly derived from the deacetylation of chitin. Due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, mucoadhesive properties, and chemical modifiability, it has gained an important position in biomedical applications. The biological properties of chitosan are...