Sahara Desert sand “Chitligsan”: characterisation and assessment of antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity

Key Points

• The study aims to characterize Chitligsan, a biopolymer from the Sahara Desert, and evaluate its antibacterial properties and cytotoxicity.
• Conducted analytical characterization to confirm composition of Chitligsan
• Performed assays to assess cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity
• Evaluated scratch closure to measure healing properties
• Confirmed low cytotoxicity of Chitligsan
• Demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against tested pathogens
• Showed effective scratch closure, indicating potential for wound healing