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3.3.4 Conclusions
Chitosan has shown high antimicrobial activity against a wide variety of pathogenic and
spoilage microorganisms, including fungi, and Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
The presence of an amino group at the C2 position of chitosan provides major functionality
toward biotechnological needs.
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