Chitosan

Deacetylated CHITIN, a linear polysaccharide of deacetylated beta-1,4-D-glucosamine. It is used in HYDROGEL and to treat WOUNDS.

Year introduced: 2005(2004)

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Tree Number(s): D05.750.078.139.500, D09.698.211.500

MeSH Unique ID: D048271

Registry Number: 9012-76-4

Entry Terms:

• Poliglusam

Previous Indexing:

• Chitin/analogs and derivatives (1975-2004)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anticholesteremic Agents
• Biocompatible Materials
• Chelating Agents
• Hemostatics

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Macromolecular Substances
Polymers
Biopolymers
Chitin
Chitosan

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Carbohydrates
Polysaccharides
Chitin
Chitosan