A Review on the Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan Microspheres: Milestones Achieved and Miles to Go

Chitosan is a natural biodegradable polymer that recovered from marine shell wastes. It has been widely employed in anticancer, antioxidant, and antibacterial applications due to its outstanding qualities, including biological compatibility, muco-adhesivity, hemocompatibility, biodegradability. The contributions of this have established it with respect biomedical applications. distinct morphologies chitosan, such as nanoparticulate microparticulate for MS derivatives composites extended visages even beyond biomedicine. This review specifically summarizes the highlights chitosan-based MS. Special attention focused on antimicrobial accomplishments impact chitosan against bacteria, fungi viruses reviewed. gaps usage investigations addressed. lack significant contribution towards antifungal antiviral explicitly highlighted. Future recommendations scope expansion suggested.