Preferred Term:
chitosan
Definition:
Deacetylated chitin, a linear polysaccharide of deacetylated beta-1,4-d-glucosamine. it is used in hydrogel and to treat wounds.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- deacetylchitin
- poly-D-glucosamine
- poliglusam
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/25211
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