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KMID : 0545120190290071009
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Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
2019 Volume.29 No. 7 p.1009 ~ p.1013
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Potential Antimicrobial Applications of Chitosan Nanoparticles (ChNP)
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Rozman Nur Amiera Syuhada
Yenn Tong Woei
Ring Leong Chean
Nee Tan Wen
Hasanolbasori Muhammad Ariff
Abdullah Siti Zubaidah
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Abstract
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Polymeric nanoparticles are widely used for drug delivery due to their biodegradability property. Among the wide array of polymers, chitosan has received growing interest among researchers. It was widely used as a vehicle in polymeric nanoparticles for drug targeting. This review explored the current research on the antimicrobial activity of chitosan nanoparticles (ChNP) and the impact on the clinical applications. The antimicrobial activities of ChNP were widely reported against bacteria, fungi, yeasts and algae, in both in vivo and in vitro studies. For pharmaceutical applications, ChNP were used as antimicrobial coating for promoting wound healing, preventing infections and combating the rise of infectious disease. Besides, ChNP also exhibited significant inhibitory on foodborne microorganisms, particularly on fruits and vegetables. It is noteworthy that ChNP can be also applied to deliver antimicrobial drugs, which further enhance the efficiency and stability of the antimicrobial agent. The present review addresses the potential antimicrobial applications of ChNP from these few aspects.
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KEYWORD
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Chitosan, nanopartile drug delivery, chitosan nanoparticle, microbial infection
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