ADVANCEMENT IN CHARACTERIZATION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF CHITOSAN AND CHITOSAN OLIGOSACCHARIDES

Abstract

Chitosan and its oligosaccharides exhibit numerous biochemical characteristics, which includes immune enhancing, antimicrobial and anti-viral properties. Chitosan and its products have drawn much attention of both food and pharmaceutical industry due to their peculiar physiochemical characteristics and effectiveness in cancer therapies. Current study describes the different physiological and chemical properties along with its usefulness in different biological processes. According to the novel studies, the focus of this study will be the anti-cancerous activities of COS. This study will summarize the whole mechanism related to the anti-cancerous functioning of COS along with the deep insight into the future perspectives of COS, especially at molecular level. Finally, future developments regarding the application of this biopolymer will be highlighted.