Production of N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine from β-Chitin by Enzymatic Hydrolysis

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, which is a focusing material for the improvement of osteoarthritis, was obtained from β-chitin by enzymatic hydrolysis in high yield (76%).

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Published in:Chemistry letters 2001-04, Vol.30 (4), p.308-309
Main Authors: Sashiwa, Hitoshi, Fujishima, Shizu, Yamano, Naoko, Kawasaki, Norioki, Nakayama, Atsuyoshi, Muraki, Einosuke, Aiba, Sei-ichi
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Language:English
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Summary:N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, which is a focusing material for the improvement of osteoarthritis, was obtained from β-chitin by enzymatic hydrolysis in high yield (76%).
ISSN:0366-7022
1348-0715
DOI:10.1246/cl.2001.308