Chitins and chitosans for the repair of wounded skin, nerve, cartilage and bone

This review provides a balanced integration of the most recent chemical, biochemical and medical information on the unique characteristics of chitins and chitosans in the area of animal/human tissue regeneration. Hemostasis is immediately obtained after application of most of the commercial chitin-based dressings to traumatic and surgical wounds: platelets are activated by chitin with redundant effects and superior performances compared with...