Chitosan /ˈkaɪtəsæn/ is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β-(1→4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine...
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Chitosan-poly (acrylic acid) is a composite that has been increasingly used to create chitosan-poly(acrylic acid) nanoparticles. More recently, various...
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envelopes, composed of paper. Chitosan is produced commercially by deacetylation of chitin by treatment with sodium hydroxide. Chitosan has a wide range of biomedical...
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Antihemorrhagic (section Chitosan)
from that of the hemostatic clamp. Chitosan hemostats are topical agents composed of chitosan and its salts. Chitosan bonds with platelets and red blood...
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Natural fiber (section Chitosan)
copolymer. Chitosan is a deacetylated derivative of chitin. When the acetylated composition of the copolymer is below 50% it is chitosan. Chitosan is a semicrystalline...
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Chitosanase (redirect from Chitosan N-acetylglucosaminohydrolase)
Chitosanase (EC 3.2.1.132) is an enzyme with systematic name chitosan N-acetylglucosaminohydrolase. This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction...
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properties allow for various biomedical applications of chitosan. Chitosan as drug delivery: Chitosan is used mainly with drug targeting because it has potential...
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GlmA, exo-beta-D-glucosaminidase, chitosan exo-1,4-beta-D-glucosaminidase) is an enzyme with systematic name chitosan exo-(1->4)-beta-D-glucosaminidase...
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Protein adsorption (section Chitosan)
scaffolds with the chitosan-GAG complexes are able to retain these proteins secreted by the adhered cells. Another quality of chitosan that gives it good...
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Among these, chitosan stands out for its exceptional properties, making it a top contender in this environmentally-conscious endeavor. Chitosan is not only...
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Hormone Fragment 176–191 Peptide Enhances the Toxicity of Doxorubicin-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles Against MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells". Drug Design, Development...
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Sodium polyacrylate (section Chitosan)
Novel chitosan/sodium polyacrylate polyelectrolyte complex hydrogels (CPG) have been fabricated successfully in a study by cross-linking chitosan and sodium...
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composites are utilized. Implants composed of chitosan and hydroxyapatite take advantage of chitosan's biocompatibility and its ability to be molded into...
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display pH-responsive behavior. Examples include chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginic acid and dextran. Chitosan, a frequently used example, is cationic. Since...
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tested chitosan, a biopesticide, to pre-arm pine trees to defend themselves against MPB. The US Forest Service results show colloidal chitosan elicited...
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Chitosan, to treat wounds because it stops the blood flow with its hemostasis properties. Chitosan hemostatic agents are salts formed when chitosan is...
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and HeightMax Plus, as well as for two other supplements, Liposan Ultra Chitosan Fat Blocker and Osteo-Vite. The FTC complaint charged that claims for the...
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potato starch, tapioca, or canna starch) and water. A stabilizer such as chitosan (or alum, illegal in some jurisdictions) may also be used. They are generally...
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Beta-glucan Oat beta-glucan Lentinan Sizofiran Zymosan Cellulose Chitin Chitosan Dextrin / Dextran Fructose / Fructan Inulin Galactose / Galactan Glucose...
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and lipids. Glucosamine is part of the structure of two polysaccharides, chitosan and chitin. Glucosamine is one of the most abundant monosaccharides. Produced...
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Beta-glucan Oat beta-glucan Lentinan Sizofiran Zymosan Cellulose Chitin Chitosan Dextrin / Dextran Fructose / Fructan Inulin Galactose / Galactan Glucose...
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Matuszczak, B; Bernkop-Schnürch, A (2023). "S-Protected thiolated chitosan versus thiolated chitosan as cell adhesive biomaterials for tissue engineering". ACS...
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treatment with natural antagonists such as the fungus Gliocladium roseum. Chitosan, a natural biocontrol, elicits plant defense responses to destroy parasitic...
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Beta-glucan Oat beta-glucan Lentinan Sizofiran Zymosan Cellulose Chitin Chitosan Dextrin / Dextran Fructose / Fructan Inulin Galactose / Galactan Glucose...
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Cell encapsulation (section Chitosan)
and low cost but other materials such as cellulose sulphate, collagen, chitosan, gelatin and agarose have also been employed. Several groups have extensively...
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and ammonia[citation needed]. Chemically, chitin is closely related to chitosan (a more water-soluble derivative of chitin). It is also closely related...
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\rightleftharpoons } chitosan + acetate Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are chitin and H2O, whereas its two products are chitosan and acetate. This...
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Beta-glucan Oat beta-glucan Lentinan Sizofiran Zymosan Cellulose Chitin Chitosan Dextrin / Dextran Fructose / Fructan Inulin Galactose / Galactan Glucose...
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either in subsequent polymerisation or reactions with thiols. For example, chitosan modified by methacryloylation exhibits better ability to adhere to mucosal...
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Nerve guidance conduit (section Chitosan)
by combining chitosan with glycerophosphate (GP) salt. This solution experiences gelation at temperatures above 37 °C. Gelation of chitosan/GP is rather...
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