Chitin, Chitosan, and Its Derivatives for Wound Healing: Old and New Materials
Chitin (β-(1-4)-poly-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine) is widely distributed in nature and is the second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose. It is often converted to its more deacetylated derivative, chitosan. Previously, many reports have indicated the accelerating effects of chitin, chitosan, and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Functional Biomaterials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/6/1/104 |