DAntimicrobial Agents
Mykito Chitosan is the purest Non-Animal chitosan in the world. This chitosan does not have the betaglucins, heavy metals and other contaminants that are commonly found in chitosan. The Mykito technology is robust, repeatable and produces consistent results.
Antiviral Properties
Apart from being a bactericide, Chitosan can also be used for its antiviral activities to further sterilize biological materials. Chitosan alone, as well as in combination with other bioactive materials, can provide effective antiviral materials [Jaber].
Dental Antimicrobial
The natural antimicrobial activity of Chitosan, arising from its cationic and polymerization properties, can also benefit dental implants. It is effective against a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, yeast, and algae [Savard,Choi]. This reduction of bacteria will assist with peri-implantation healing [Camacho-Alonso].
Enamel Erosion Prevention
Chitosan can also augment traditional fluoride-based toothpaste to further prevent erosions. Its chemical properties and high pH levels help it adhere to dental surfaces and counter the erosive effects of acids [Schulueter,Mohire,Carvalho].
Dental Biofilm protection
Chitosan can also be combined with mouthwash and floss to harness its antibacterial properties in protecting the tooth surface from biofilm formation. The addition of Chitosan to fluoride and chlorhexidine produces synergistic effects to minimize biofilm, plaque, and gingival irritation [Rahayu,Pandiyan].
Orthopedic Implants
Chitosan can act as an effective drug delivery system and synergize with drugs while providing additional biocompatibility when incorporated into orthopedic implants. Chitosan layers can be produced by the dip-coating technique and used to encapsulate drugs like antibiotics. This achieves steady release into the post-operative wound environment to target common pathogens, promoting bone healing, preventing infections, and reducing inflammation [Soares].
Cardiac Implants
Adequate infection control is crucial for any cardiac procedure to avoid severe and prolonged infections. Implants may benefit from the incorporation of Chitosan, as its natural antimicrobial activity provides additional defense against infections following procedures [Yan].
Surgical sutures and Staples
Surgical site infections from fungi and bacteria present great challenges to effective wound healing. By incorporating Chitosan into surgical sutures and staples, its antimicrobial activities can help combat wound site infection and prevent the formation of biofilms. This also further stimulates collagen deposition and blood vessel regeneration to facilitate the wound healing process [Chen,Prabha].
Burns and Trauma
Chitosan and its derivatives can help burn wounds prevent and treat infections while improving its underlying regenerative process [Dai,Sanchez-Machado]. Its control over the physiological environment of wounds allows it to be an effective adjuvant for burn wounds of various thicknesses. It may also be used to deliver a stable source of growth factors and antimicrobial drugs to further assist the healing.
Antimicrobial Activity
The antimicrobial activities of Chitosan can be utilized in wound dressings, creams, and ointments too. Chitosan alone can act as an effective bactericide to facilitate wound healing and even synergize with other antimicrobials like silver to produce even faster destruction of common pathogens like fungi and bacteria [Matica,Ong]. This combinational use can kill up to >99.99% of common bacteria, like P. aeruginosa and S. aureus.
Antiviral Properties
Apart from being a bactericide, Chitosan can also be used for its antiviral activities to further sterilize biological materials. Chitosan alone, as well as in combination with other bioactive materials, can provide effective antiviral materials [Jaber].
Antimicrobial
The antimicrobial properties of Chitosan can be utilized in both fresh and infected wounds. Its use as an infusion, implant, or topical medication can act on bacterial membranes to kill bacteria [Senel,Drewnowska,Maldonado-Cabrera].
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