The Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan Can Be Tailored by Formulation

Topical administration of drugs into the vagina can provide local therapy of vaginal infections, preventing the possible systemic side effects of the drugs. The natural polysaccharide chitosan is known for its excellent mucoadhesive properties, safety profile, and antibacterial effects, and thus it...

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Main Authors: May Wenche Jøraholmen, Abhilasha Bhargava, Kjersti Julin, Mona Johannessen, Nataša Škalko-Basnet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/18/2/96