Chitosan, a versatile biopolymer derived from chitin, is already a well-established player in pharmaceuticals, medicine, cosmetics, and environmental applications. But things get even more interesting when chitosan joins forces with another powerful compound: caffeine. While it might sound like the base of a high-energy supplement, this combination is in fact a promising area of research – with applications reaching far beyond the food industry.

The review article presents various chitosan-based platforms for drug delivery. In particular, systems for cancer treatment and for the delivery of growth factors that promote tissue regeneration.