Chitosan

Chitosan, a natural biopolymer, is derived from the deacetylation of chitin and comprises β-(1→4)-linked d-glucosamine and N-acetyl-d-glucosamine units. This unique composition endows chitosan with remarkable physicochemical properties such as solubility, reactivity, adsorption, and crystallinity. As a biodegradable, antibacterial, cytocompatible, and non-toxic material, chitosan is highly sought after in various industries, especially pharmaceuticals and medicine.

Chitosan boasts a range of functionalities, including anti-cholesterol, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities, along with macrophage activation, angiogenesis stimulation, and mucoadhesion. It also aids in tumor suppression, and facilitates granulation, scar formation, hemostasis, and wound healing. These properties make chitosan an excellent candidate for drug delivery systems and as a pharmaceutical agent, underlining its potential in enhancing health care products. Chitosan's applications span multiple medical fields such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine. 

HAWORKS provides high-quality chitosan polymers in various molecular weights suitable for medicine, food, agriculture, and tissue engineering. Our portfolio includes chitosan modified with functional groups such as glycol, hydroxyl, biotin, and thiol, catering to specific research and development needs across industries.