Chitosan immunomodulation: insights into mechanisms of action on immune cells and signaling pathways

Ghattas, Majed; Dwivedi, Garima; Chevrier, Anik; Horn-Bourque, Delano; Alameh, Mohamad‐Gabriel; Lavertu, Marc

doi:10.1039/d4ra08406c

reviewRSC AdvancesJan 1, 2025GOLD OA

Chitosan immunomodulation: insights into mechanisms of action on immune cells and signaling pathways

MGMajed Ghattas GDGarima Dwivedi ACAnik Chevrier DHDelano Horn-Bourque MAMohamad‐Gabriel Alameh

Polytechnique Montréal · University of Pennsylvania · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Immunomodulatory effects of chitosan. This information may facilitate the development of chitosan-based therapies and vaccine adjuvants for various immune-related diseases.

Citation impact

total citations

FWCI: 31.74
Percentile: 100%
References: 74

Citations per year

Authors

MG
Majed Ghattas
Polytechnique Montréal
GD
Garima Dwivedi
University of Pennsylvania
AC
Anik Chevrier
Polytechnique Montréal
DH
Delano Horn-Bourque
Polytechnique Montréal
MA
Mohamad‐Gabriel Alameh
Penn Center for AIDS Research, University of Pennsylvania

Topics & keywords

Topics

Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging99%
Immune Cell Function and Interaction99%
Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities99%

Keywords

Chitosan
Immune system
Biocompatible material
Chemistry
Cell biology
Signal transduction
Biophysics
Immunology

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Funding

AF
Arbour Foundation
NS
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Awards: RGPIN-2019-07243, RGPIN-2019
FD
Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies
Award: RGPIN-2019-07243