Chitosan (MW 150000)
Product Sizes
1 g
£ POA
HY-B2144A-1G
5 g
£ POA
HY-B2144A-5G
10 g
£ POA
HY-B2144A-10G
About this Product
- SKU:
- HY-B2144A
- Additional Names:
- Deacetylated chitin (MW 150000); Poly(D-glucosamine) (MW 150000)
- CAS Number:
- 9012-76-4
- Extra Details:
- Chitosan (MW 150000) (Deacetylated chitin (MW 150000)) is a polycationic linear polysaccharide derived from chitin with the molecular weight of 150000. Chitosan is an versatile biomaterial because of its non-toxicity; low allergenicity; biocompatibility and biodegradability. Chitosan also has antitumor; antibacterial; antifungal; and antioxidant activities[1][2].
- Molecular Weight:
- 150000 (Average)
- Purity:
- 0
- References:
- [1]Laure Gibot, et al. Anticancer properties of chitosan on human melanoma are cell line dependent. Int J Biol Macromol. 2015 Jan;72:370-9.|[2]Randy Chi Fai Cheung, et al. Chitosan: An Update on Potential Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications. Mar Drugs. 2015 Aug 14;13(8):5156-86.|[3]Shyr-Yi Lin, et al. Chitosan prevents the development of AOM-induced aberrant crypt foci in mice and suppressed the proliferation of AGS cells by inhibiting DNA synthesis. J Cell Biochem. 2007 Apr 15;100(6):1573-80.
- Research Area:
- Cancer; Infection
- Shipping Conditions:
- Ambient
- Storage Conditions:
- -20[o]C; 3 years; 4[o]C; 2 years (Powder)
- Type:
- Proteins, Peptides, Small Molecules & Other Biomolecules: Small Molecules
- Pathway:
- Anti-infection
