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Volume 21, Issue 2
  • ISSN: 1573-4072
  • E-ISSN: 1875-6646

Abstract

Background

This investigation aims to explore the potential anti- effects of Chitosan nanocomposites.

Methods

Researchers searched several databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Cochrane, and Ovid, for articles published between 2000 and 2023 using specific keywords.

Results

Of the 5,600 studies that were first searched in the databases, after removing duplicates (700 cases) and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 43 studies were selected for evaluation after duplicate removal.

Conclusions

According to studies, the anti- properties of chitosan nanocomposites are more than routine antifungals such as nystatin; therefore, it can be concluded that Chitosan nanocomposites can be used to deal with .

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