CHITOSAN AS A DRUG CARRIER

The review discusses the latest issues related to using chitosan, a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer derived from chitin, as a carrier in intelligent drug-delivery systems. The continuous development of medicine and rapid technological progress pose new challenges in designing new therapeutic agents. Chitosan has properties that make it suitable for drug-delivery applications, such as its ability to form nanoparticles and its mucoadhesion that enhance drug absorption. Chitosan can be combined with antibiotics, analgesics and other ingredients with specific properties. While chitosan is not medicinal substance, it can be a carrier in controlled drug-release systems.