| CAS | Acid-soluble chitosan |
| CWS | Water-soluble chitosan |
| DD | Deacetylation degree |
| DFU | Diabetic foot ulcer |
| GFs | Growth factors |
| hEGF | Human epidermal growth factor |
| PDI | Polydispersity index |
| PG | Propylene glycol |
| WVP | Water vapor permeability |
| FFS | Film-forming spray |
| FFSWSC | Film-forming spray of water-soluble chitosan |