Antifungal activity of well-defined chito-oligosaccharide preparations against medically relevant yeasts. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2019 Due to their antifungal activity, chitosan and its derivatives have potential to be used for treating yeast infections in humans. However, to be considered for use in human medicine, it is necessary to control and know the chemical composition of the ...
Monica Ganan +9 more
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Effects of chito-oligosaccharide on piglet jejunal explants: an histological approach
Animal, 2019 Antibiotics have been widely used in piglet diets to promote growth performance and reduce diarrhea incidence. However, the resistance of pathogens to antibiotics and the risk of residues of antibiotics in animal products induced a growing interest in ...
J.R. Gerez +5 more
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Chitosan and chito-oligosaccharide: a versatile biopolymer with endless grafting possibilities for multifarious applications [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023 Chito-oligosaccharides (COS), derived from chitosan (CH), are attracting increasing attention as drug delivery carriers due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mucoadhesive properties.
Popat Mohite +9 more
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Effects of dietary chito-oligosaccharide and β-glucan on the water quality and gut microbiota, intestinal morphology, immune response, and meat quality of Chinese soft-shell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 Chito-oligosaccharides (COS) and β-glucan are gradually being applied in aquaculture as antioxidants and immunomodulators. However, this study examined the effects of dietary supplementation of COS and β-glucan on the water quality, gut microbiota ...
Hao Fu +8 more
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Chito-oligosaccharide impairs the proliferation, invasion and migration of pancreatic cancer cells [PDF]
Discover OncologyBackground Chito-oligosaccharide (COS) is a low molecular weight polymer obtained by degrading chitosan through special enzymatic technology, with good water solubility and high biological activity.
Han Liu +4 more
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Intervention mechanism of marine-based chito-oligosaccharide on acute liver injury induced by AFB1 in rats [PDF]
Bioresources and BioprocessingAflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is extremely hepatotoxic, a causative agent of liver cancer, and can cause symptoms of acute or chronic liver damage. Chito-oligosaccharides (COS), obtained from the degradation of chitosan derived from shrimp and crab shells, is a ...
Lin Chen +7 more
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Chitinase-Assisted Bioconversion of Chitinous Waste for Development of Value-Added Chito-Oligosaccharides Products [PDF]
Biology, 2023 Chito-oligosaccharides (COSs) are the partially hydrolyzed products of chitin, which is abundant in the shells of crustaceans, the cuticles of insects, and the cell walls of fungi. These oligosaccharides have received immense interest in the last few decades due to their highly promising bioactivities, such as their anti-microbial, anti-tumor, and anti-
Siriporn Taokaew, Worawut Kriangkrai
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Biological Effects and Applications of Chitosan and Chito-Oligosaccharides [PDF]
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019 The numerous functional properties and biological effects of chitosan and chito-oligosaccharides (COS) have led to a significant level of interest, particularly with regard to their potential use in the agricultural, environmental, nutritional, and pharmaceutical fields.
Guiping Guan +6 more
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Chito-Oligosaccharide and Propolis Extract of Stingless Bees Reduce the Infection Load of Nosema ceranae in Apis dorsata (Hymenoptera: Apidae) [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2022 Nosema ceranae is a microsporidian that infects Apis species. Recently, natural compounds have been proposed to control nosemosis and reduce its transmission among honey bees.
Rujira Ponkit +6 more
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Computational Assessment of Chito-Oligosaccharides Interactions with Plasma Proteins [PDF]
Marine Drugs, 2021 It is widely rec ognized that chitin and chitosan are potential sources of bioactive materials and that their oligosaccharides reveal various biological activities (including antimicrobial) that are correlated with their structures and physicochemical properties.
Diana Larisa Roman +2 more
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