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Antimicrobial Agents

Mykito Chitosan is the purest Non-Animal chitosan in the world. This chitosan is free from beta-glucans, heavy metals, and other contaminants commonly present in conventional chitosan. The Mykito technology is robust, consistently repeatable, and delivers consistent results.

Material Flocculation

The same physical and chemical properties also make chitosan an effective flocculant or coagulant in bioproduction. It can aggregate and separate both biological and inorganic materials from liquids, functioning efficiently as a natural purifier. [Blockx,Renault]

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Antiviral Properties

In addition to its bactericidal properties, chitosan exhibits antiviral activity, making it useful for sterilizing biological materials. Chitosan, both alone and in combination with other bioactive compounds, can serve as an effective antiviral agent. [Jaber].

Dental Antimicrobial

Chitosan’s inherent antimicrobial activity, derived from its cationic nature and polymeric structure, offers significant benefits for dental implants. It is effective against a broad range of pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, yeast, and algae [Savard,Choi]. By reducing microbial presence, chitosan supports improved peri-implantation healing [Camacho-Alonso].

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Enamel Erosion Prevention

Chitosan can enhance conventional fluoride-based toothpastes, providing additional protection against dental erosion. Its chemical properties and high pH enable strong adhesion to tooth surfaces, helping to neutralize acids and reduce erosive damage.

[Schulueter,Mohire,Carvalho].

Dental Biofilm protection

Chitosan can be incorporated into mouthwash and dental floss to leverage its antibacterial properties, helping protect tooth surfaces from biofilm formation. When combined with fluoride and chlorhexidine, chitosan produces synergistic effects that reduce biofilm, plaque, and gingival irritation. [Rahayu,Pandiyan].

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Orthopedic Implants

Chitosan serves as an effective drug delivery system, enhancing the action of incorporated drugs while adding biocompatibility to orthopedic implants. Using dip-coating techniques, chitosan layers can encapsulate antibiotics, enabling controlled release into the post-operative wound environment. This approach helps target common pathogens, supports bone healing, prevents infections, and reduces inflammation. [Soares].

Cardiac Implants

Effective infection control is essential in cardiac procedures to prevent serious and prolonged infections. Incorporating chitosan into implants can provide added protection, as its natural antimicrobial properties help defend against post-procedural infections [Yan].

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Surgical sutures and Staples

Surgical site infections caused by bacteria and fungi pose significant challenges to wound healing. Incorporating chitosan into surgical sutures and staples leverages its antimicrobial properties to reduce infections and prevent biofilm formation. Additionally, chitosan promotes collagen deposition and blood vessel regeneration, supporting more effective wound healing. [Chen,Prabha].

Burns and Trauma

Chitosan and its derivatives can help prevent and treat infections in burn wounds while enhancing the underlying regenerative process [Dai,Sanchez-Machado].

By modulating the physiological environment of wounds, chitosan serves as an effective adjuvant for burns of varying thickness. It can also deliver stable doses of growth factors and antimicrobial agents, further supporting the healing process.

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Antimicrobial Activity

Chitosan’s antimicrobial properties can be effectively applied in wound dressings, creams, and ointments. On its own, chitosan acts as a potent bactericide to support wound healing, and when combined with other antimicrobials such as silver, it enhances the destruction of pathogens like bacteria and fungi [Matica,Ong]. This synergistic approach can eliminate over 99.99% of common bacteria, including P. aeruginosa and S. aureus.

Antiviral Properties

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In addition to its bactericidal properties, chitosan exhibits antiviral activity, making it useful for sterilizing biological materials. Both alone and in combination with other bioactive compounds, chitosan can serve as an effective antiviral agent.  [Jaber].

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Antimicrobial

Chitosan’s antimicrobial properties can be applied to both fresh and infected wounds. Whether used as an infusion, implant, or topical treatment, it targets bacterial membranes to effectively eliminate bacteria. [Senel,Drewnowska,Maldonado-Cabrera].

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