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Identification of novel chondroitin proteoglycans in Caenorhabditis elegans: embryonic cell division depends on CPG-1 and CPG-2. [PDF]

, 2006
Vertebrates produce multiple chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans that play important roles in development and tissue mechanics. In the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, the chondroitin chains lack sulfate but nevertheless play essential roles in embryonic ...
Bishop, Joseph R, Esko, Jeffrey D, Oegema, Karen, Olson, Sara K, Yates, John R   +4 more
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Extraction, Quantification, and Characterization of Chitin from Marine Biofouling Organisms Amphipods (Jassa sp.) and Hydroids (Coryne sp.)

Polysaccharides
As the demand for chitin grows, new chitin sources with unique physicochemical properties are required. Abundant biofouling species, such as amphipods and hydroids, have chitinous skeletal systems that can be utilized for chitin production.
Christopher Selvoski, Camila Flor Lobarbio, Matthew Plowman-Holmes, Peter Bell, Benie Chambers, Mathew Cumming   +5 more
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Chitin induces steroid-resistant airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness in mice

Allergology International, 2021
Background: Previous reports have shown that pathogen-associated patterns (PAMPs) induce the production of interleukin (IL)-1β in macrophages. Moreover, studies using mouse models also suggest that chitin, which acts as a PAMP, induces adjuvant effects ...
Tomohito Takeshige, Norihiro Harada, Sonoko Harada, Ayako Ishimori, Yoko Katsura, Hitoshi Sasano, Yuuki Sandhu, Kei Matsuno, Fumihiko Makino, Jun Ito, Ryo Atsuta, Hisaya Akiba, Kazuhisa Takahashi   +12 more
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Nanostructural organization of naturally occurring composites - part II: silica-chitin-based biocomposites [PDF]

, 2012
Investigations of the micro- and nanostructures and chemical composition of the sponge skeletons as examples for natural structural biocomposites are of fundamental scientific relevance.
Bazhenov, Vasily V., Born, René, Ehrlich, Hermann, Erler, Christiane, Hanke, Thomas, Heinemann, Sascha, Janussen, Dorte, Mertig, Michael, Shapkin, Nikolay P., Simon, Paul, Vournakis, John N., Worch, Hartmut   +11 more
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FGB1 and WSC3 are in planta-induced beta-glucan-binding fungal lectins with different functions [PDF]

, 2019
In the root endophyte Serendipita indica, several lectin-like members of the expanded multigene family of WSC proteins are transcriptionally induced in planta and are potentially involved in beta-glucan remodeling at the fungal cell wall.
Becker, S., Fesel, P., Hehemann, J., Lahrmann, U., Langen, G., Neumann, U., Wawra, S., Widmer, H., Zuccaro, A.   +8 more
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Cell wall target fragment discovery using a low‐cost, minimal fragment library

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
LoCoFrag100 is a fragment library made up of 100 different compounds. Similarity between the fragments is minimized and 10 different fragments are mixed into a single cocktail, which is soaked to protein crystals. These crystals are analysed by X‐ray crystallography, revealing the binding modes of the bound fragment ligands.
Kaizhou Yan, Mathew Stanley, Olawale Raimi, Andrew T. Ferenbach, Helge C Dorfmueller, Daan M. F. van Aalten   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of synthesis approach and formulation on the physicochemical properties of chitin and chitosan from Black Soldier Fly

Results in Engineering
In recent years, numerous studies have emerged on the application of biosorbents for dyes removal from wastewater. Chitosan, a derivative of chitin, is particularly effective as a flocculant for this purpose.
Nurulhuda Azmi, Serene Sow Mun Lock, Nila Tanyela Berghuis, Ariyanti Sarwono, Nurulbaiti Listyendah Zahra, Ari Rahman, Sharjeel Waqas, Abid Salam Farooqi   +7 more
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nanostructured biocomposite films of high toughness based on native chitin nanofibers and chitosan

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2014
Chitosan is widely used in films for packaging applications. Chitosan reinforcement by stiff particles or fibers is usually obtained at the expense of lowered ductility and toughness.
Ngesa Ezekiel Mushi, Simon eUtsel, Lars A Berglund, Lars A Berglund   +3 more
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Full-Length Transcriptome of Thalassiosira weissflogii as a Reference Resource and Mining of Chitin-Related Genes

Marine Drugs, 2021
β-Chitin produced by diatoms is expected to have significant economic and ecological value due to its structure, which consists of parallel chains of chitin, its properties and the high abundance of diatoms.
Haomiao Cheng, Chris Bowler, Xiaohui Xing, Vincent Bulone, Zhanru Shao, Delin Duan   +5 more
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