Chitosan (MW 150000)

Chitosan (MW 150000) (Deacetylated chitin) is a linear polysaccharide made up of randomly distributed β- (1-4) -linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine.

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