Chitin, from crab carapace (powder),biomedical research grade [1398-61-4]

Chitin, from crab carapace (powder),biomedical research grade is a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine with β-(1-4) linkages. Chitin, from crab carapace (powder),biomedical research grade is found in the exoskeleton of crabs. Chitin, from crab carapace (powder),biomedical research grade 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 crab carapace (powder),biomedical research grade exerts antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects. Chitin, from crab carapace (powder),biomedical research grade can be used in the research of gastric ulcer and candidiasis^[1][2].

Chitin, from crab carapace (powder),biomedical research grade shows antifungal activity against 20 clinical isolates of Candida spp.^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

• [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]