Chitosan


Uses

  • Sustained-release drug carrier (chitosan glutamate)

  • Transdermal drug delivery

  • Weight-loss agent (poor)

  • Decreases cholesterol and triglycerides and increases HDL total cholesterol ratio

  • Cleaning petrochemical spills

  • Water purification agent

  • Hydrogel-based chitosan bandages for hemostasis and antibacterial properties

Risk

  • None known

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