Chitosan Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Perspectives

Chitosan is a safe and friendly substance for the human organism. Kumar et al provide interdisciplinary insight in the scientific knowledge immediately usable to realize the potential of chitosan in the pharmaceutical field.

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Published in:Chemical reviews 2004-12, Vol.104 (12), p.6017-6084
Main Authors: Kumar, M. N. V. Ravi, Muzzarelli, R. A. A, Muzzarelli, C, Sashiwa, H, Domb, A. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Chemicals
Chemistry
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
Chitosan - administration & dosage
Chitosan - chemistry
Chitosan - pharmacology
Chitosan - therapeutic use
Drug Delivery Systems
Humans
Nanostructures
Pharmaceuticals
Radiopharmaceuticals
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Summary:Chitosan is a safe and friendly substance for the human organism. Kumar et al provide interdisciplinary insight in the scientific knowledge immediately usable to realize the potential of chitosan in the pharmaceutical field.
ISSN:0009-2665
1520-6890
DOI:10.1021/cr030441b