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Poliglusam

Generic Name
Poliglusam
Drug Type
Small Molecule
CAS Number
9012-76-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
82LKS4QV2Y

Overview

Poliglusam, or chitosan, is a linear polysaccharide consisting of D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. Naturally-occuring poliglusam is found in the cell walls of fungi, soil and sediments where it is produced from degradation of chitin induced by certain groups of bacteria that produce the enzymes deacetylase or chitosanase enzymes . In comparison, commercial poliglusam is derived from deacetylation of chitin contained in the shells of various sea crustaceans such as shrimps . As a rich source of dietary fiber, chitosan is used as a food ingredient or additive. It is also reported to have an effect on protein aggregation, emulsification capacity, film-forming ability, clarifying ability, and fatty acid absorption capability . In addition, chitosan also exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Background

Poliglusam, or chitosan, is a linear polysaccharide consisting of D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. Naturally-occuring poliglusam is found in the cell walls of fungi, soil and sediments where it is produced from degradation of chitin induced by certain groups of bacteria that produce the enzymes deacetylase or chitosanase enzymes . In comparison, commercial poliglusam is derived from deacetylation of chitin contained in the shells of various sea crustaceans such as shrimps . As a rich source of dietary fiber, chitosan is used as a food ingredient or additive. It is also reported to have an effect on protein aggregation, emulsification capacity, film-forming ability, clarifying ability, and fatty acid absorption capability . In addition, chitosan also exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

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Ingredient
357417
Active
2021/03/23
poliglusam
440312
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2024/02/08
poliglusam
357422
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2021/03/23
poliglusam
357414
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2021/03/23
poliglusam
449787
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2024/05/28
poliglusam
292279
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2017/08/01
poliglusam
460127
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2024/08/20
poliglusam
422314
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2023/09/25
poliglusam
230029
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2014/10/31
poliglusam
313284
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2019/01/16
poliglusam
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