Potential Medical Applications of Chitooligosaccharides
Chitooligosaccharides, also known as chitosan oligomers or chitooligomers, are made up of chitosan with a degree of polymerization (DP) that is less than 20 and an average molecular weight (MW) that is lower than 3.9 kDa. COS can be produced through enzymatic conversions using chitinases, physical a...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/17/3558 |