Good Product for Biomimetic Systems

December 06, 2022

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Houston Methodist Academic Institute

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Company:

Sigma Aldrich

Product Name:

Chitosan

Catalog Number:

448877-50G

I used chitosan medium molecular weight for its innate antimicrobial properties. I usually blend it with another biocompatible polymer to create a tool for the treatment of surgery related infections.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Chitosan as antimicrobial agent

Starting Material

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Tips

Chitosan while it is dissolving increase the overall viscosity of the solution.

Results Summary

Chitosan is an interesting natural polymer, because it is biocompatible and with its antimicrobial properties it is effective against microbial infections.

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Summary

The Good

Great antimicrobial agent and biomimetic material.

The Bad

Not easy to dissolve especially if used at high concentrations.

The Bottom Line

Great natural polymer to be considered as a first line tool against infections and bacteria in general. Biocompatible and biomimetic material.

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