Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Chitosan Extracted from Crustacean Exoskeleton

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Chitosan demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and other bacterial strains.
The study identified strong antifungal effects against Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans when tested.
Extraction involved deproteinization, demineralization, and decolorization processes of shrimp exoskeletons.
Chitosan's properties suggest it could be useful in medical applications, particularly in combating infections.

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Evaluation shows chitosan exhibits strong antimicrobial and antifungal effects against key pathogens, highlighting its medicinal potential.

Ramprasad et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Evaluation shows chitosan exhibits strong antimicrobial and antifungal effects against key pathogens, highlighting its medicinal potential.