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.
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Chito-oligosaccharide composites enhanced the adaptability of cotton seedlings to salinized soil by modulating photosynthetic efficiency and metabolite [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceAgricultural production on salinized lands is an important direction of current agricultural research. Chito-oligosaccharide has been used as an excellent soil amendment in recent years. However, the mechanism of chito-oligosaccharide composites (COS-PA)
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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.
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The role of Chito-oligosaccharide in regulating ovarian germ stem cells function and restoring ovarian function in chemotherapy mice [PDF]
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2021 In recent years, the discovery of ovarian germ stem cells (OGSCs) has provided a new research direction for the treatment of female infertility. The ovarian microenvironment affects the proliferation and differentiation of OGSCs, and immune cells and ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Bio-Inspired Rhamnolipids, Cyclic Lipopeptides and a Chito-Oligosaccharide Confer Protection against Wheat Powdery Mildew and Inhibit Conidia Germination [PDF]
Molecules, 2022 Plant protection is mainly based on the application of synthetic pesticides to limit yield losses resulting from diseases. However, the use of more eco-friendly strategies for sustainable plant protection has become a necessity that could contribute to ...
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Functional Characterization of Clostridium tyrobutyricum L319: A Promising Next-Generation Probiotic for Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 Probiotics contribute a lot to human health and the occurrence of diseases. Correspondingly, probiotics’ safety evaluation and probiotic properties have received increasing attention in the food industry and disease treatment.
Zhihan Yang +7 more
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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 ...
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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 ...
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