ChitinDerivativesDegree of deacetylationHeppe Medical Chitosan GmbHPolysaccharideWater-solubleGroups on chitosanQuality of chitosanApplication of ChitosanPolymerGlycol chitosanNanoparticlesLipoSan UltraBiomedicalBiopolymerAqueous SolutionMembranesShellsBiocompatibilitySignificantlyChemistryMicrocapsulesOligosaccharideFungal infectionsComplexationAmino2022NanocompositesMolecularHydroxyapatitePropertiesShrimpAmineHydrogelBiomaterialApplicationsSolubleRemarkablyCommerciallyTabletsPreparationBeadsBlood cholesterol levelsNaturalStudy
Chitin25
- Chitosan is produced commercially by deacetylation of chitin, which is the structural element in the exoskeleton of crustaceans (such as crabs and shrimp) and cell walls of fungi. (wikipedia.org)
- A common method for obtaining chitosan is the deacetylation of chitin using sodium hydroxide in excess as a reagent and water as a solvent. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] Nanofibrils have been made using chitin and chitosan. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] Degraded molecules of chitin/chitosan exist in soil and water. (wikipedia.org)
- However, current overviews in recent publications involving chitin and chitosan research advances appear lacking. (mdpi.com)
- With the opening of this Special Issue, Advances in Marine Chitin and Chitosan in Marine Drugs , we plan to produce a strong, very exciting issue that will encompass breakthroughs in high value, scientific and industrial chitin and chitosan research. (mdpi.com)
- Chitosan itself is a fiber derived from the chitin in shells of shrimp, lobster, and other shellfish. (kroger.com)
- Chitosan is technically a kind of sugar, related to a natural shell-like substance called chitin. (homebrewing.org)
- Over the past several decades, we have witnessed significant progress in chitosan and chitin based nanostructured materials. (rsc.org)
- The nanofibers from chitin and chitosan with appealing physical and biological features have attracted intense attention due to their excellent biological properties related to biodegradability, biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, low immunogenicity and wound healing capacity. (rsc.org)
- This review article discusses the most recent progress in the preparation and application of chitin and chitosan based nanofibrous materials in biomedical fields. (rsc.org)
- The world chitin and chitosan market is projected to exceed 118,000 metric tons by 2018, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA), San Jose, CA. Penetration into new fields represents the key growth driver. (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
- Chitin and chitosan are natural biopolymers, wherein chitin is readily found in nature and chitosan is a deacetylated chitin derivative. (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
- Given the lack of awareness with respect to prospective applications of chitin and chitosan and absence of aggressive commercialization initiatives by industry participants, opportunities for the biopolymers remain significant in the long run. (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
- Majeti, N.V. and Kumar, R. (2000) A Review of Chitin and Chitosan Applications. (scirp.org)
- Sag, Y. and Aktay, Y. (2002) A Comparative Study for the Sorption of Cu(II) Ions by Chitin and Chitosan: Application of Equilibrium and Mass Transfer Models. (scirp.org)
- In this study, chitosan was synthesised from chitin and used to modify polyethersulphone (PES) membrane prepared by the phase inversion method. (scielo.org.za)
- HMC + is an innovative developer and producer of pure biopolymers and nanoparticles based on chitin and chitosan. (htgf.de)
- Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH produces pure chitin, chitosan und derivates for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) conditions. (htgf.de)
- With this technology we are able to produce narrow specified and reproducible chitin und chitosan at the highest level. (htgf.de)
- In addition, HMC + is an innovative partner for custom research and manufacturing as well as for development project based on chitin and chitosan. (htgf.de)
- Marine-sourced chitosan is produced from chitin, which is part of the shells of crustaceans including shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. (naturalbalance.com)
- In this context, chitosan is attracting more and more attention as a biodegradable natural polysaccharide derived from chitin through deacetylation. (sisef.it)
- Chitosan is produced by deacetylation of chitin, which is the structural element in the exoskeleton of crustaceans (such as crabs and shrimp) and cell walls of fungi. (creativepegworks.com)
- Heppe medical chitosan gmbh offers a wide range of products which includes chitin. (cphi-online.com)
Derivatives4
- Varma, J.A., Deshpande, S. and Kennedy, J. (2004) Metal Complexation by Chitosan and Its Derivatives: A Review. (scirp.org)
- Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH develops, produces and distributes a unique spectrum- both in quality and variety - of more than 100 different chitins, chitosans and its derivatives for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry according to GMP guidelines. (htgf.de)
- We are specialised in manufacturing of chitosan and chitosan derivatives for Med-Tech- and pharmaceutical industry. (cphi-online.com)
- We offer GMP compliant chitosans and derivatives which are produced in our facility. (cphi-online.com)
Degree of deacetylation2
- Chitosan synthesized locally with a degree of deacetylation 71% and chitosan with a degree of deacetylation 68% from Sigma Aldrich were used to investigate adsorption of Cu 2+ ion in aqueous solution. (scirp.org)
- The degree of deacetylation (%DD) can be determined by NMR spectroscopy from 60 to 100%.Chitosan products are characterized by either its MW or its viscosity. The amino group in chitosan has a p K a  value of ~6.5. (creativepegworks.com)
Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH3
- The latest investment will be used by Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH (HMC + ) to enlarge the marketing and sales force worldwide. (htgf.de)
- Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH (HMC+) is an innovative business with proprietary know how in manufacturing, processing and applying chitosans. (cphi-online.com)
- Heppe Medical Chitosan GmbH offers a wide range of products which includes carboxymethylchitosan. (cphi-online.com)
Polysaccharide1
- Chitosan /ˈkaɪtəsæn/ is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β-(1→4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). (wikipedia.org)
Water-soluble2
- This makes chitosan water-soluble and a bioadhesive which readily binds to negatively charged surfaces such as mucosal membranes. (wikipedia.org)
- However, chitosan is reasonably water-soluble only under acidic conditions, and it is practically insoluble at neutral and alkaline pH (at pH higher than its pKa ∼ 6.5), which significantly restricts its applications in medicine and biology at physiological pH (approximately 7.4). (springer.com)
Groups on chitosan2
- The free amine groups on chitosan chains can make crosslinked polymeric networks with dicarboxylic acids to improve chitosan's mechanical properties. (wikipedia.org)
- The FTIR studies revealed that the greater sorption of heavy metal was attributed to the large number of primary amine groups available on the surfaces of the chitosan and the abundant carboxyl groups on chitosan. (scirp.org)
Quality of chitosan2
- As a result of this unique quality of chitosan, authorities in the USA have recently granted permission to use it in bandages and other homostatic agents. (herbs2000.com)
- The quality of chitosan depends on the conditions of the chemical extraction process. (banglajol.info)
Application of Chitosan2
- Crini, G. (2008) Application of Chitosan, a Natural Aminopolysaccharide, for Dye Removal from Aqueous Solutions by Adsorption Processes Using Batch Studies: A Review of Recent Literature. (scirp.org)
- This study investigated the simultaneous application of chitosan and metal cations as dual-conditioners to improve sludge dewaterability. (iwaponline.com)
Polymer4
- The agricultural and horticultural uses for chitosan, primarily for plant defense and yield increase, are based on how this glucosamine polymer influences the biochemistry and molecular biology of the plant cell. (wikipedia.org)
- The present study aimed to investigate the biofilm inhibitory effect of methacrylated chitosan, an antimicrobial polymer, covalently incorporated into the polymeric network of an experimental dental adhesive. (niom.no)
- The cationic polymer chitosan is most suitable for applications in the above mentioned fields. (htgf.de)
- Metronidazole microcapsules with a coat consisting of alginate and the natural cationic polymer, chitosan were formulated by using tripolyphosphate cross-linking method and were investigated with a view to develop mucoadhesive microcapsules. (banglajol.info)
Glycol chitosan6
- Glycol chitosan (G-CHI) was used as the capping ligand aiming to improve the water solubility of the nanoconjugates to produce stable and biocompatible colloidal systems. (springer.com)
- The results clearly demonstrated that the glycol chitosan derivative was remarkably effective at nucleating and stabilising semiconductor CdS quantum dots in aqueous suspensions under acidic, neutral, and alkaline media with an average size of approximately 2.5 nm and a fluorescent activity in the visible range of the spectra. (springer.com)
- Nevertheless, no study was found in the consulted literature addressing the direct synthesis of QDs using glycol chitosan as capping ligands by aqueous colloidal chemistry. (springer.com)
- Thus, in this study, novel carbohydrate-based nanoconjugates combining glycol chitosan with CdS semiconductor QDs were designed and synthesised via a single-step aqueous process at room temperature. (springer.com)
- Specifically, glycol-chitosan (GC) surface moieties were added to the Au NPs using a one-pot synthesis method where glycol-chitosan acts as both a stabilizer and a reducing agent. (confex.com)
- Particle size distributions, stability, and structure of the 'as synthesized' Au NPs and glycol-chitosan modified Au NPs (GC-Au) were measured using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). (confex.com)
Nanoparticles1
- By introducing chitosan-gold nanoparticles and horseradish peroxidase (CS-AuNPs-HRP) conjugates to the sensitive union, the thrombin detection signal was dual amplified. (unboundmedicine.com)
LipoSan Ultra3
- [ 11 ] Participants received either three 500-mg capsules of rapidly dissolving chitosan (LipoSan Ultra, Vanson Inc.) or placebo twice daily. (medscape.com)
- LipoSan Ultra brand Chitosan is a special, denser form of chitosan that becomes soluble faster and has superior fat-binding properties. (kroger.com)
- LipoSan Ultra Chitosan has bee clinically researched. (kroger.com)
Biomedical2
- Chitosan has a number of commercial and possible biomedical uses. (wikipedia.org)
- Purified quantities of chitosans are available for biomedical applications. (wikipedia.org)
Biopolymer3
- Chitosan is non-polluting food-based anionic and biodegradable biopolymer that are environmentally friendly useful in wastewater treatment. (intechopen.com)
- The rejection of cations and sulphate ions significantly improved for chitosan-modified membranes due to the creation of adsorptive and/or repulsive sites on the chitosan biopolymer as a result of amine group protonation. (scielo.org.za)
- This study further investigates the potential of dual-conditioning of sludge using the non-toxic and biodegradable biopolymer chitosan to replace synthetic polymers, together with some cheaper metal cations as an economical and eco-friendly dewatering alternative. (iwaponline.com)
Aqueous Solution2
- Wan, M.W., Kan, C.C., Rogel, B.D. and Dalida, M.L.P. (2010) Adsorption of Copper (II) and Lead (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution on Chitosan-Coated Sand. (scirp.org)
- This study describes the use of carbon nanotubes with attached Chitosan for lead removal from aqueous solution. (scialert.net)
Membranes4
- Krajewska, B. (2001) Diffusion of Metal Ions through Gel Chitosan Membranes. (scirp.org)
- Zeng, X.F. and Ruckenstein, E. (1996) Supported Chitosan-Dye Affinity Membranes and Their Protein Adsorption. (scirp.org)
- PES membrane was blended with various concentrations of chitosan to produce PES/0.5 wt% chitosan, PES/0.75 wt% chitosan and PES/1 wt% chitosan membranes. (scielo.org.za)
- The results reveal that chitosan has potential to improve performance of PES membranes as a hydrophilic agent during AMD treatment. (scielo.org.za)
Shells3
- Marealis has access to 6000 tonnes of shrimp shells a year - enough raw material for more than 200 million daily doses of chitosan. (nutraingredients.com)
- Chitosan that has been purified from shrimp shells is generally used in coarse homostatic products in Celox in England as well as chitosan dressings prepared by HemCon Medical Technologies Inc. of Portland in the USA. (herbs2000.com)
- Chitosan is a marine extract that comes from the shells of crabs. (labmeeting.com)
Biocompatibility3
- Due to its excellent properties, such as biocompatibility and its film and fibre forming abilities, chitosan is extremely versatile. (htgf.de)
- Although there is compromise in the mechanical property after the LBL assembly, it is anticipated its bioaffinity and biocompatibility will increase with the incoporation of chitosan and HA. (eurekamag.com)
- Chitosan/collagen-based hydrogels were studied for their promising role in skin tissue engineering applications due to their unique biocompatibility and biodegradation properties. (lancs.ac.uk)
Significantly3
- Significantly, chitosan is hypo- allergenic in nature and possesses normal anti-bacterial features that further promote its use as field bandages. (herbs2000.com)
- The global impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are already starting to be felt, and will significantly affect the Medical Grade Chitosan market in 2020. (bharatbook.com)
- An experimental dental adhesive incorporated with methacrylated chitosan significantly reduced biofilm formation compared to control, and it may be useful in prevention of secondary caries development. (niom.no)
Chemistry2
- Biologically Active Chitosan Systems for Regenerative Engineering, Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry (2015) 7: 385. (benthamscience.com)
- Thus, it is essential to understand the chemistry of self-assembled chitosan-DNA complexation and their structural and functional properties, enabling the formation of an effective non-viral gene delivery system. (whiterose.ac.uk)
Microcapsules1
- Chitosan microcapsules displayed a limited amount of swelling which is supposed to be related to the degree of cross-linking with tripolyphosphate. (banglajol.info)
Oligosaccharide2
- Chitosan oligosaccharide addition affects current-year shoot of post-transplant Buddhist pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus) seedlings under contrasting photoperiods. (sisef.it)
- Chitosan Oligomer is high purity low molecular weight Chitosan oligosaccharide. (creativepegworks.com)
Fungal infections2
- In agriculture, chitosan is typically used as a natural seed treatment and plant growth enhancer, and as an ecologically friendly biopesticide substance that boosts the innate ability of plants to defend themselves against fungal infections. (wikipedia.org)
- Normally chitosan is used as an enhancer for plant growth and also as a material that enhances the ability of the plants to protect them against all kinds of fungal infections. (herbs2000.com)
Complexation1
- By varying pH, complexation time, concentration, and temperature, the stability of the mucin-chitosan Au nanoparticle complexes was evaluated. (confex.com)
Amino3
- citation needed] The amino group in chitosan has a pKb value of ~6.5, which leads to significant protonation in neutral solution, increasing with increased acidity (decreased pH) and the %DA-value. (wikipedia.org)
- Three structurally closed amino acids (AA) (arginine, alanine and phenylalanine) were loaded into chitosan/collagen hydrogels (ACC hydrogels) to study their effect on angiogenesis. (lancs.ac.uk)
- Chitosan is comprised of 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucose (N-acetyl-D-glucosamine) and 2-amino-2-deoxy-β-D-glucan (D-glucosamine) attached via β-(1, 4) linkages. (sisef.it)
20222
- Global Medical Grade Chitosan Market Report 2022 comes with the extensive industry analysis by Introspective Market Research with development components, patterns, flows and sizes. (bharatbook.com)
- The report also calculates present and past market values to forecast potential market management through the forecast period between 2022-2028.This research study of Medical Grade Chitosan involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. (bharatbook.com)
Nanocomposites2
- Magnetic amidoximated nanocomposites based on a combination of chitosan and magnetic laponite RD were prepared and examined for the removal of Cu$^{2+}$ from aqueous solutions. (tubitak.gov.tr)
- In order to prepare magnetic amidoximated nanocomposites, acrylonitrile was grafted to chitosan in the presence of magnetic laponite RD. Then the nitrile pendants on magnetic chitosan-g-polyacrylonitrile/laponite RD (mChtioPANLap) were converted to amidoxime groups. (tubitak.gov.tr)
Molecular2
- On average, the molecular weight of commercially produced chitosan is 3800-20,000 daltons. (wikipedia.org)
- Methacrylated chitosan was synthesized by reacting low molecular weight chitosan with methacryloyl chloride under acidic conditions. (niom.no)
Hydroxyapatite1
- This study proposed a layer-by-layer technique on the hard CNCs/hydroxyapatite (HAP) matrix using biodegradable and biocompatible chitosan and hyaluronic acid (HA). (eurekamag.com)
Properties2
- Studies have found that chitosan has exceptional properties that permit to clot blood fast. (herbs2000.com)
- The effect of incorporating methacrylated chitosan on the adhesive's bonding properties was investigated using the notched-edge shear bond strength test (ISO 29022:2013). (niom.no)
Shrimp3
- A film simultaneously with colorimetric, fluorescent and active functions was engineered using chitosan (CS) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as the film matrix and curcumin-β-cyclodextrin complex (Cur-β-CD) as the indicator for freshness monitoring and maintaining of pork and shrimp. (unboundmedicine.com)
- TY - JOUR T1 - Triple-function chitosan-based film for pork and shrimp packaging. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Chitosan has been produced from shrimp waste by chemical method involving demineralization, deproteinization and deacetylation. (banglajol.info)
Amine1
- Chitosans include a wide group of molecules with a specific reactive amine group able to bind negatively charged molecules, e.g. , proteins ( [6] ). (sisef.it)
Hydrogel1
- The qualitative analysis for blood vessels showed the significant difference between control, chitosan/collagen alanine loaded hydrogel (CH-Ala), chitosan/collagen phenylalanine loaded hydrogel (CH-Phe) and chitosan/collagen arginine loaded hydrogel (CH-Arg) materials. (lancs.ac.uk)
Biomaterial1
- Here, we describe the methods to produce a dual biomaterial , oral DNA delivery system composed of chitosan (CS) and zein (ZN). (bvsalud.org)
Applications5
- Chitosan applications for plants and crops are regulated in the USA by the EPA, and the USDA National Organic Program regulates its use on organic certified farms and crops. (wikipedia.org)
- Global Chitosan Market 2016 Research Report initially provides a basic overview of the industry that covers definition, applications and manufacturing technology, post which the report explores into the international players in the market. (prnewswire.com)
- The aim of this review is to give an insight into the many potential applications of chitosan as a pharmaceutical drug carrier. (nih.gov)
- Apart from the more traditional applications such as cosmetics and water treatment, applications such as agrochemicals are poised to drive future consumption of chitosan. (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
- IMPROVE your medical applications with CHITOSAN! (cphi-online.com)
Soluble2
- The trouble with using chitosan us that while it cleanse the fat out of our body, it can also divest the system of vitamins that are soluble in fats. (herbs2000.com)
- If you take chitosan, it is necessary that you complement your diet with fat-soluble vitamins and the essential fatty acids . (herbs2000.com)
Remarkably1
- Other studies conducted on the substance have established that chitosan can remarkably lower total blood cholesterol levels , while increasing the levels of HDL, which is considered to be 'good' cholesterol as it helps in protecting against heart disease . (herbs2000.com)
Commercially2
- EPA-approved, biodegradable chitosan products are allowed for use outdoors and indoors on plants and crops grown commercially and by consumers. (wikipedia.org)
- Chitosan is approved for both outdoor and indoor use on numerous plants that are grown commercially as well as by those cultivated by the consumers. (herbs2000.com)
Tablets1
- [ 14 ] Patients received two tablets of chitosan (amount unspecified) or placebo twice daily for four weeks. (medscape.com)
Preparation1
- A poststudy analysis of the chitosan preparation used showed that the capsules contained only 42% of the labeled amount of chitosan. (medscape.com)
Beads1
- A fixed bed column packed with chitosan-sodium tripolyphosphate (CTPP) beads was used to remove aqueous Fe (III) ions. (iwaponline.com)
Blood cholesterol levels1
- Chitosan contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. (nutraingredients.com)
Natural6
- The natural biocontrol ability of chitosan should not be confused with the effects of fertilizers or pesticides upon plants or the environment. (wikipedia.org)
- The biocontrol mode of action of chitosan elicits natural innate defense responses within plant to resist insects, pathogens, and soil-borne diseases when applied to foliage or the soil. (wikipedia.org)
- This chapter presents the study on pollutant removal in palm oil mill effluent using chitosan as natural coagulant. (intechopen.com)
- Chitosan: the basis of a new generation of anti-fungal and natural sausage casings and cheese coatings. (europa.eu)
- Chitosan is a natural ingredient that can be found in many weight management supplements, but is especially popular in fat binding products and is usually deemed to be powerful enough to use as a standalone ingredient. (labmeeting.com)
- This study aimed to develop chitosan films incorporating natural antioxidants from peanut skin (EPS) and pink pepper residue (EPP) extracts, as well as to evaluate their effects on lipid oxidation, pH, color, and microbial counts of a restructured chicken product. (edu.pe)
Study7
- Twelve healthy volunteers (within 20% of their ideal body weight) participated in this 14-day open-label crossover study consisting of a one-week run-in period, one week of treatment with orlistat 120 mg three times daily, and one week of treatment with chitosan 445 mg three times daily. (medscape.com)
- In this study, novel carbohydrate-based nanoconjugates combining chemically modified chitosan with semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) were designed and synthesised via single-step aqueous route at room temperature. (springer.com)
- For instance, a study conducted recently demonstrated that when a group of mice were fed on an identified carcinogen, the mice ingesting a chitosan accompanying diet had lesser pre-cancerous laceration of the colon than the mice that were not provided with chitosan. (herbs2000.com)
- Value chain analysis offers in depth information about value addition at each stage.The study includes drivers and restraints for Medical Grade Chitosan Market along with their impact on demand during the forecast period. (bharatbook.com)
- Our study Medical Grade Chitosan Market helps user to make precise decision in order to expand their market presence and increase market share. (bharatbook.com)
- Competitive analysis is the study of strength and weakness, market investment, market share, market sales volume, market trends of major players in the market.The Medical Grade Chitosan market study focused on including all the primary level, secondary level and tertiary level competitors in the report. (bharatbook.com)
- The results of this study represent a further step towards the characterisation of chitosan-DNA PECs by the use of multi-detection AF4 as an important tool to fractionate and infer aspects of their morphology. (whiterose.ac.uk)