TissueDB/Materials/Chitosan
Archived Material — This page is retained for reference but is not part of the active TissueDB materials collection. No SELF ecosystem simulator currently uses this material.

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Chitosan is a biocompatible biopolymer derived from crustacean exoskeletons. Proposed for hemostatic and wound healing simulation training, but no SELF ecosystem simulator currently uses this material.
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At a Glance
Overview
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[edit source]Deacetylated chitin, poly-D-glucosamine, chitosan hydrochloride; quitosano (ES), chitosane (FR), Chitosan (DE), chitosano (IT)
Background
Clinical Context for Simulation
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| Authors | Arturopelayo |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Chitosan". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |