Chitin, from shrimp shells (powder)
Chitin, from shrimp shells (powder) is a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine with β-(1-4) linkages. Chitin, from shrimp shells (powder) is found in the exoskeleton of crabs. Chitin, from shrimp shells (powder) inhibits the activation of NF-κB p65, alters the translocation of NF-κB p65 to the nucleus, and interacts with the cell wall of Candida species. Chitin, from shrimp shells (powder) exerts antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects. Chitin, from shrimp shells (powder) can be used in the research of gastric ulcer and candidiasis.
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Chitin, from shrimp shells (powder) shows antifungal activity against 20 clinical isolates of Candida spp.[1].
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MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:Male Wistar rats (10-12 weeks old, 190-210 g) with Ethanol-induced gastric ulcer[2]
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Dosage:150, 300, 600 mg/kg
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Administration:13 days
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Result:Decreased necrotic cells and fat degeneration, and increased normal cells in gastric mucosa.
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CAS No. 1398-61-4
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[Chitin, from shrimp shells (powder)]
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Storage
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References
[1]. Bernabé P, et al. Chilean crab (Aegla cholchol) as a new source of chitin and chitosan with antifungal properties against Candida spp. Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Apr 15;149:962-975. [Content Brief]
[2]. Amelia R, et al. Chitin Extracted from the Shell of Blue Swimming Crabs (Portunus pelagicus Linn.) Inhibits NF-kappaB p65 in Ethanol-Induced Gastric Ulcerative Wistar Rats. Mar Drugs. 2023 Sep 12;21(9):488. [Content Brief]
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