Quaternary Ammonium Chitosans: The Importance of the Positive Fixed Charge of the Drug Delivery Systems
As a natural polysaccharide, chitosan has good biocompatibility, biodegradability and biosecurity. The hydroxyl and amino groups present in its structure make it an extremely versatile and chemically modifiable material. In recent years, various synthetic strategies have been used to modify chitosan...
Main Authors: | Angela Fabiano, Denise Beconcini, Chiara Migone, Anna Maria Piras, Ylenia Zambito |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/18/6617 |
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