A Comprehensive Review on Chitosan Anticancer Property

S. Dhivya; S. Sarojini; S. Duraivel

Abstract

Chitosan, a hydrophilic, natural amino polysaccharide derived from chitin on alkaline de-acetylation. Chitosan is a nontoxic, biocompatible, antibacterial and biodegradable polymer. The biological activities of chitosan are mainly depending on the water solubility nature and also the solubility in other solvents. The primary amino group present in the chitosan is the key functional groups which is mainly responsible for its bioactivities. The biological activities of antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer properties depends on its de-acetylation capacity and the molecular weight of the chitosan. Keywords: Anticancer property, biocompatible, biodegradable, chitin, chitosan Cite this ArticleS. Dhivya, S. Sarojini, S. Duraivel. A Comprehensive Review on Chitosan Anticancer Property. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. 2020; 11(2): 1–7p.