Chitin and Chitosan from Animal Sources
Part 6. Polysaccharides
Prof. Dr. Martin G. Peter,
Prof. Dr. Martin G. Peter
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University of Potsdam, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Structure Analysis, and Interdisciplinary Research Center for Biopolymers, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 25, Golm, Germany, D-14476
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Martin G. Peter,
Prof. Dr. Martin G. Peter
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University of Potsdam, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Structure Analysis, and Interdisciplinary Research Center for Biopolymers, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 25, Golm, Germany, D-14476
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
- Introduction
- Historical Outline
- Structure of Chitin and Chitosan
- Conformation in Solution
- Crystal Structures
- Occurrence
- Physiological Function
- Detection of Chitin in Animals and Analysis of Chitin and Chitosan
- Detection of Chitin in Biological Samples
- Determination of FA
- IR Spectroscopy
- NMR Spectroscopy
- Titration Methods
- Mass Spectrometry of Chitin and Chitosan Oligosaccharides
- Macromolecular Characterization of Chitin and Chitosan
- Viscosimetry
- Chromatography
- Biosynthesis of Chitin in Animals
- Synthesis of Substrates for the Polymerizing Enzyme
- Enzymology of Chitin Synthase
- Assays of Chitin Biosynthesis
- Polymerization of GlcNAc
- Translocation and Finishing of the Polymer
- Inhibition of Chitin Synthesis
- Genetic Basis of Chitin Synthesis
- Chitin Synthase-like Genes in Bacteria and in Vertebrates
- Regulation of Chitin Synthesis
- At the Enzymatic Level
- At the Translational Level
- At the Transcriptional Level
- Biodegradation
- Enzymology of Chitin Degradation
- Chitinases: An Overview
- Occurrence and Functions of Chitinases
- Structures and Mechanisms of Chitinases
- Inhibition of Chitinases
- Lysozymes
- Chitin-binding Proteins and Lectins
- Transmembrane Transport and Intracellular Degradation of Chitooligosaccharides
- Chitinase Genes
- Regulation of Degradation
- Enzymology of Chitin Degradation
- Production of Chitin and Chitosan
- Isolation of Chitin and Chitosan from Shellfish Waste
- Resources
- Chemical Processes
- Fermentation Processes
- Enzymatic Deacetylation of Chitin
- Preparation of Low Molecular-weight Chitin, Chitosan, and of Chitooligosaccharides
- Depolymerization of Chitin and Chitosan
- Synthesis of Chitooligosaccharides
- Abiotic Synthesis of Chitin
- Current World Market and Economics
- Companies Producing the Polymer
- Isolation of Chitin and Chitosan from Shellfish Waste
- Properties of Chitin and Chitosan
- Physico-chemical Properties
- Materials Produced from Chitin or Chitosan
- Films, Membranes, and Fibers
- Polyelectrolyte Complexes
- Lipid-binding Properties
- Chemistry of Chitin and Chitosan
- Reactivity
- Derivatives
- Hybrid Polymers
- Biological Properties
- Biological Activities in Mammalian Systems
- Antimicrobial Activity
- Elicitor Activity in Plants
- Applications of Chitin and Chitosan
- Technical Applications
- Waste-water Engineering
- Fibers, Textiles, and Nonwoven Fabrics
- Paper Technology
- Biotechnology
- Medicine and Healthcare
- Treatment of Obesity and Hyperlipidemia
- Bone Regeneration and Prosthetic Implants
- Vascular Medicine and Surgery
- Wound Care and Artificial Skin
- Other Medical Applications
- Toxicology of Chitin and Chitosan
- Regulatory Aspects
- Pharmaceutical Applications
- Transmucosal Drug Delivery
- Sustained-release Formulations
- Cosmetics
- Agriculture
- Food
- Technical Applications
- Current Problems and Limits
- Outlook and Perspectives
- Relevant Patents for Isolation, Production and Applications of Chitin and Chitosan
- Acknowledgements
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