Iris Publishers - World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science (WJASS)

Chitin, Chitosan and Glucan, Properties and Applications


Authored 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.

 

To read more about this article: https://irispublishers.com/wjass/fulltext/chitin-chitosan-and-glucan-properties-and-applications.ID.000553.php

To know more about Journals: Iris Publishers

To know ISSN Number of Iris Publishers

To know about our Publisher: Iris Publishers

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science

Image
World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science (WJASS) is a peer reviewed journal that publishes novel research papers regarding agriculture & soil science history to recent developments. This journal consists of many topics like Salinity management of cultivated areas, irrigation, drainage, role of groundwater and surface water in nutrient cycling, desertification, soil ecology and its wide range of applications and many more topics it covers. We publish quality papers with the support of our esteemed editors in our board as we and our editors will follow strict double blind peer review process. It is monthly published journal which accepts all types of articles like Editorial, Research, Review, Short Communication, Perspectives, Mini Review, Clinical Images, Letter to Editor, e-Books, Video articles etc.  Read more... Journal in Iris Publishers
Read more

Iris Publishers - World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science (WJASS)

Image
Growth Response of Heterobranchus Longifilis Fingerlings Fed Diets Supplemented with Moringa Oleifera Leaf Meal as Replacement of Soybean Meal Authored by Ibiyo Lenient MO Aquaculture is the fastest growing sector of the world‘s animal production with an annual increase of about 10% [1]. To sustain such high rates of increase in production, a matching increase in fish feed production is imperative. Because fish meal is a limited primary source and plants are widely available and reasonably priced, the use of plant protein sources in aqua feeds should be considered [2]. Therefore, in order to attain more economically sustainable, environmentally friendly and viable production, research interest has been directed towards the evaluation and use of non-conventional sources of plant and animal protein. Soybean meal is one of the most nutritious of all plant protein sources because of its high protein content, high digestibility, and relatively well-balanced ami no acid profile [3]. Owing t...
Read more