Chitosan is a naturally originating product that can be applied in many areas due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and nontoxic properties. The broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of chitosan offers great commercial potential for this product. Nevertheless, the antimicrobial activity of chitosan varies, because this activity is associated with its physicochemical characteristics and depends on the type of microorganism. In this review article, the fundamental properties, modes of antimicrobial action, and antimicrobial effects-related factors of chitosan are discussed. We further summarize how microorganisms genetically respond to chitosan. Finally, applications of chitosan-based biomaterials, such as nanoparticles and films, in combination with current clinical antibiotics or antifungal drugs, are also addressed.
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Mubarak City Sci Res & Technol Applicat, Adv Technol & New Mat Res Inst, Polymer Mat Res Dept, Alexandria 21934, EgyptMubarak City Sci Res & Technol Applicat, Adv Technol & New Mat Res Inst, Polymer Mat Res Dept, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
Eldin, M. S. Mohy
Soliman, E. A.
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Mubarak City Sci Res & Technol Applicat, Adv Technol & New Mat Res Inst, Polymer Mat Res Dept, Alexandria 21934, EgyptMubarak City Sci Res & Technol Applicat, Adv Technol & New Mat Res Inst, Polymer Mat Res Dept, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
Soliman, E. A.
Hashem, A. I.
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Ain Shams Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Organ Chem, Cairo, EgyptMubarak City Sci Res & Technol Applicat, Adv Technol & New Mat Res Inst, Polymer Mat Res Dept, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
Hashem, A. I.
Tamer, T. M.
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Mubarak City Sci Res & Technol Applicat, Adv Technol & New Mat Res Inst, Polymer Mat Res Dept, Alexandria 21934, EgyptMubarak City Sci Res & Technol Applicat, Adv Technol & New Mat Res Inst, Polymer Mat Res Dept, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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Pomeranian Med Univ, Dept Med Hist & Eth, Ul Rybacka 1, PL-70204 Szczecin, PolandPomeranian Med Univ, Dept Med Hist & Eth, Ul Rybacka 1, PL-70204 Szczecin, Poland
Kladna, Aleksandra
Aboul-Enein, Hassan Y.
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Natl Res Ctr, Pharmaceut & Drug Ind Res Div, Pharmaceut & Med Chem Dept, Cairo 12311, EgyptPomeranian Med Univ, Dept Med Hist & Eth, Ul Rybacka 1, PL-70204 Szczecin, Poland
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Univ Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USAUniv Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USA
Cremar, Lee
Gutierrez, Jorge
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Univ Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USAUniv Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USA
Gutierrez, Jorge
Martinez, Jennifer
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Univ Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USAUniv Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USA
Martinez, Jennifer
Materon, Luis A.
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Univ Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Biol, Edinburg, TX USAUniv Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USA
Materon, Luis A.
Gilkerson, Robert
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Univ Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Biol, Edinburg, TX USA
Univ Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Clin Lab Sci, Edinburg, TX USAUniv Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USA
Gilkerson, Robert
Xu, Fenghua
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Univ Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USAUniv Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dept Mech Engn, Edinburg, TX 78539 USA
Xu, Fenghua
Lozano, Karen
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