In this era, there is a global concern in the use of bioactive molecules such as chitosan in the
field of antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits. Because of its biodegradability, biological …

Chitin and chitosan are natural compounds that are biodegradable and nontoxic and have
gained noticeable attention due to their effective contribution to increased yield and agro …

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the possible use of nutraceuticals to
improve and optimize dyslipidemia control and therapy. Based on the data from available …

Chitosan is a natural polycationic linear polysaccharide derived from chitin. The low
solubility of chitosan in neutral and alkaline solution limits its application. Nevertheless …

Chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) is an oligomer of β-(1➔ 4)-linked d-glucosamine. COS can
be prepared from the deacetylation and hydrolysis of chitin, which is commonly found in the …

The natural biopolymer chitin and its deacetylated product chitosan are found abundantly in
nature as structural building blocks and are used in all sectors of human activities like …

Dietary fiber (DF) is deemed to be a key component in healthy eating. DF is not a static
collection of undigestible plant materials that pass untouched or unencumbered through the …

Carbohydrates, also called saccharides, are molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen. They are the most abundant biomolecules and essential components of many …

Chitosan, an aminopolysaccharide biopolymer, has a unique chemical structure as a linear
polycation with a high charge density, reactive hydroxyl and amino groups as well as …

Obesity is now reaching epidemic proportions in both developed and developing countries
and is affecting not only adults but also children and adolescents. Over the last 20 years …