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Abstract
Introduction
Chemical Structure
Chitin
Chitosan
Polyphenolic Pigments
Occurrence
Physiological Function
Chemical Analysis and Detection
Biosynthesis of Chitin and Chitosan
Chitin Synthases (CS)
Glucan Transferase
Chitin Deacetylase (CDA)
Biodegradation
Chitinase
Chitosanases
Exo-β-d-glucosaminidases
Biotechnological Production
Screening for Chitosan Producer Strains
Isolation of Chitin and Chitosan from Fungal Biomass
Production of CDA
Applications
Adsorption of Coloring Matters
Metal Ion Adsorption
Healthcare
Outlook
Patents
Acknowledgements
Keywords:
N-acetylglucosaminidase;
antifungals;
chitin;
chitinases;
chitin deacetylase;
chitobiase;
chitobiosidase;
chitosan;
chitosanase;
fungal biomass;
glucosaminidase;
hexosaminidase;
fungi;
FT-IR spectroscopy;
glucans;
lysozyme;
melanin;
polyphenols