Iris Publishers - World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science (WJASS)
Chitin, Chitosan and Glucan, Properties and Applications
Authorized by EM El Kady
This
review characterizes the most common natural polysaccharides and the presence
of huge structural tendencies for the production of biologically active
compounds, which have innovative characteristics and functions of different
applications, especially in the field of biomedicine. such as glucan, chitin
and chitosan (very basic) of living organisms and their properties involves
solubility in different media, viscosity, behavior polyelectrolyte, forming
polyoxysalt, visual ability to form films, chelation’s metals, and structural
properties as molecular weight (Mw) and conformation. Their applications are
also demonstrated, such as: biomedicine (antioxidant, anti-bacterial,
anti-fungal anti-viral, hepatoprotective, cardiovascular,
anti-hypercholesterolemia, anti-parasitic, anti-diabetic, detoxification,
anti-tumor and immunomodulating), agriculture, food industry, textile industry,
and paper making. Interestingly, the relationship between biological activity
and chemical structure is elucidated for glucan, chitin, chitosan (molecules
with various degree of acetylation DA) and Mw. In conclusion, many vital
industrial and medical applications are offered, for chitin, chitosan and
glucan, and they are known as vital and a novel biological compound, which have
occupation priority of their compatibility (low immunogenicity and nontoxic)
and biodegradation with non-toxic. Besides that, glucans, chitin, and chitosan
have a lot of interest because of their positive effects on animal and human
health, and they are natural polysaccharides found in different sources, such
as plants, animals, insects and microorganisms.
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