chitosan

[ kahy-tuh-san ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a derivative of chitin, used in waste-water treatment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chitosan¹

1890–95; chit(in) + -ose ² + -an, special use of -an

Example Sentences

The researchers also tested a hydrogel adhesive that includes chitosan, a naturally occurring polysaccharide, and found that this adhesive also eliminated fibrosis in animal studies.

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The company found Luo because he works with a derivative of chitin called chitosan, and they thought he may be able to lend his expertise.

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"Chitosan films with their abilities to effectively assemble, fine-tune, and protect hydrogels in the body and beyond, open numerous new opportunities to create devices for regenerative medicine and surgical care," said senior author and Founding Wyss Institute Core Faculty member David Mooney, Ph.D.

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Through a biomaterial screening approach, the team identified bridging films completely made of chitosan.

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Chitosan is a sugary polymer that can be easily made from the chitin shells of shellfish and has already found its way into wide-ranging commercial applications.

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