Chitin, chitosan, oligosaccharides and their derivatives : biological activities and applications

Biopolymers found in marine animals and plants offer tremendous, largely untapped pharmaceutical potential. This book covers the key aspects of these therapeutically valuable biopolymers and their derivatives, namely, their properties, sources, production, and applications in food science and techno...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kim, Se-Kwon (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : Taylor & Francis [distributor] , c2011
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The sources and production of chitin and chitosan derivatives
  • 2. Physical and chemical aspects of chitin and chitosan derivatives
  • 3. Structural modifications of chitin and chitosan derivatives
  • 4. Biological activities of chitin and chitosan derivatives
  • 5. Biomedical applications of chitin and chitosan derivatives
  • 6. Industrial applications of chitin and chitosan derivatives
  • 7. Agricultural and biotechnology applications of chitin and chitosan and their derivatives