Versatile Use of Chitosan and Hyaluronan in Medicine
Chitosan is industrially acquired by the alkaline <i>N</i>-deacetylation of chitin. Chitin belongs to the β-<i>N</i>-acetyl-glucosamine polymers, providing structure, contrary to α-polymers, which provide food and energy. Another β-polymer providing structure is hyaluronan. A...
| Published in: | Molecules |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/4/1195 |