Aquaculture Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33, P. 101840 - 101840
Published: Nov. 18, 2023
This
research
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effect
of
dietary
chitosan
on
growth,
survival,
and
prophenoloxidase
male
freshwater
prawns
Cryphiops
(Cryphiops)
caementarius.
Seventy-two
were
acclimated
allocated
into
four
treatments:
a
control
group
three
experimental
diets
supplemented
with
1,
2,
4
g
chitosan/kg
diet.
Growth
parameters
similar
(P
>
0.05)
among
treatments
higher
weight
gain
(21%)
observed
in
2
Prawns'
survival
(55–72%)
was
treatments,
although
it
biased
by
deaths
caused
incomplete
ecdysis
syndrome.
The
highest
levels
hemocytes
(66.28%)
those
from
fed
1
On
other
hand,
lower
content
(12.52%
19.36%)
diet,
respectively,
however
is
likely
that
their
negatively
affected
high
concentration
nitrites
(≥
0.33
mg/L)
detected
culture
water.
study
first
demonstrate
low
concentrations
diet
C.
(C.)
caementarius
increase
thus
could
be
used
aquaculture
practice
this
resource
stimulate
its
immune
system.
Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(1), P. 79 - 99
Published: July 19, 2023
Chitosan
is
obtained
from
chitin,
which
abundantly
found
in
crustaceans
and
through
various
methods.
The
demineralization,
deproteinization,
discoloration,
deacetylation
of
chitin
produce
chitosan
consisting
D-glucosamine
N-acetyl
units
that
are
linked
β-(1,4)-glycosidic
linkages.
has
gained
significant
attention
the
biomedical
field
due
to
its
unique
properties
such
as
abundance,
renewability,
non-toxic
nature,
antimicrobial
activity,
biodegradability,
polyfunctionality.
One
key
why
it
been
heavily
utilized
field.
To
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
chitosan,
this
review
discusses
extraction
based
on
source
It
also
delves
into
chemical
modifications
nanocomposite
development
using
natural
synthetic
materials.
emphasizes
multitude
make
an
excellent
choice
for
wide
range
applications.
mechanisms
antibacterial
activity
factors
affecting
activity.
Additionally,
highlights
hemocompatibility,
antioxidant
anti-inflammation,
other
contribute
suitability
different
applications,
including
wound
dressing
materials,
drug
delivery
carriers,
biosensing
diagnostic
devices,
bone
substitutes,
bioimaging.
While
discussing
some
limitations
concludes
with
future
perspective
developing
multifunctional
chitosan-based
nanomaterials
could
potentially
move
laboratory
clinical
trials
treating
diseases.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(31), P. 17138 - 17152
Published: July 23, 2024
Chitin
and
chitosan
are
mostly
derived
from
the
exoskeletons
of
crustaceans,
insects,
fungi.
is
second
most
abundant
biopolymer
after
cellulose,
it
a
fibrous
polysaccharide
which
resists
enzymatic
degradation
in
stomach
but
undergoes
microbial
fermentation
colon,
producing
beneficial
metabolites.
Chitosan,
more
soluble
alkaline
small
intestine,
susceptible
to
action.
Both
biopolymers
show
limited
absorption
into
bloodstream,
with
smaller
particles
exhibiting
better
bioavailability.
The
health
effects
include
anti-inflammatory
properties,
potential
immune
system
modulation,
impacts
on
cholesterol
levels,
antimicrobial
effects,
specific
focus
implications
for
gut
health.
exhibit
properties
by
interacting
cells,
influencing
cytokine
production,
modulating
responses,
may
benefit
conditions
characterized
chronic
inflammation.
These
can
impact
levels
binding
dietary
fats
reducing
lipid
absorption.
Additionally,
their
contribute
controlling
harmful
pathogens
promoting
microbiota.
This
review
explores
extensive
benefits
applications
chitin
chitosan,
providing
detailed
examination
chemical
compositions,
sources,
applications,
critically
assessing
health-promoting
context
human
well-being.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(6), P. 1297 - 1297
Published: March 13, 2025
Chitosan
(CS)
occurs
naturally
as
an
alkaline
polysaccharide
and
has
been
demonstrated
to
have
several
activities
of
a
biological
nature.
Additionally,
CS
chains
functional
hydroxyl
amino
groups
that
are
active,
their
applications
can
be
expanded
by
chemically
or
molecularly
altering
the
molecules
incorporate
new
groups.
Due
its
outstanding
qualities,
including
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
non-toxicity,
accessibility,
it
received
significant
interest
in
all
areas
biomedicine
nanomaterials
being
extremely
promising
drug
nanocarrier.
The
last
decades
produced
lot
CS-based
nanoparticles
(CSNPs),
with
increasing
number
research
papers
from
around
1500
2015
almost
5000
2024.
degree
crosslinking,
particulate
system’s
shape,
size,
density,
addition
drug’s
physical
chemical
properties,
role
how
is
transported
released
CSNPs.
When
creating
potential
delivery
systems
based
on
CSNPs,
these
factors
must
considered.
In
earlier,
CSNPs
were
employed
enhance
pharmacotherapeutics,
pharmacokinetics,
solubility
properties
drugs.
By
investigating
positively
charged
characteristics
changeable
groups,
evolved
into
versatile
system.
release
will
definitely
influenced
various
changes
charges,
polymer
backbone.
This
review
mainly
discusses
most
important
results
published
decade.
Despite
advantages
challenges
related
translation
clinical
stages
remain
further
vitro
vivo
studies
mandatory.
Annals of Animal Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(2), P. 491 - 502
Published: July 29, 2023
Abstract
This
experiment
aimed
to
ascertain
whether
adding
chitosan-oligosaccharides
(COS)
the
diet
will
affect
Mandarah
laying
hens’
productivity
and
reproductive
efficiency.
At
age
of
34
weeks,
120
hens
12
cocks
chicken
strain
were
separated
into
four
groups,
each
consisting
30
three
cocks.
The
1st
group
served
as
a
control
group,
receiving
only
basic
diet.
2nd,
3rd,
4th
experimental
groups
received
0.1,
0.2,
0.5
g/kg
an
addition
base
diet,
respectively.
According
findings
this
study,
majority
analyzed
attributes
differed
significantly
between
treatment
groups.
Comparing
COS-treated
birds
birds,
increased
egg
production,
improved
feed
conversion,
Haugh
unit
score,
shell
thickness,
fertility,
hatchability,
ovary
weight,
number
yellow
ovarian
follicles
well
blood
estradiol-17β
(E
2
)
testosterone
concentrations.
Furthermore,
compared
other
treated
introducing
COS
at
level
0.1
resulted
in
best
rate,
mass,
conversion.
highest
percentage
hatchability
hatching
eggs,
follicles,
serum
E2
concentration
was
also
found
fed
dose
0.2
feed.
In
addition,
enhanced
relative
economic
efficiency
by
464.43,
457.41,
352.75%,
It
is
concluded
that
chitosan
improves
efficiency,
performance,
hens,
overall
health
when
used
Designed Monomers & Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(1), P. 1 - 34
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
This
review
paper
analyzes
recent
advancements
in
bio-polymer
coatings
for
probiotic
microencapsulation,
with
a
particular
emphasis
on
chitosan
and
its
synergistic
combinations
other
materials.
Probiotic
microencapsulation
is
essential
protecting
probiotics
from
environmental
stresses,
enhancing
their
stability,
ensuring
effective
delivery
to
the
gut.
The
begins
an
overview
of
highlighting
significance
safeguarding
through
processing,
storage,
gastrointestinal
transit.
Advances
chitosan-based
encapsulation
are
explored,
including
integration
bio-polymers
such
as
alginate,
gelatin,
pectin,
well
application
nanotechnology
innovative
techniques
like
spray
drying
layer-by-layer
assembly.
Detailed
mechanistic
insights
integrated,
illustrating
how
influences
gut
microbiota
by
promoting
beneficial
bacteria
suppressing
pathogens,
thus
role
prebiotic
or
synbiotic.
Furthermore,
delves
into
chitosan's
immunomodulatory
effects,
particularly
context
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
autoimmune
diseases,
describing
immune
signaling
pathways
influenced
linking
changes
improvements
systemic
immunity.
Recent
clinical
trials
human
studies
assessing
efficacy
chitosan-coated
presented,
alongside
discussion
practical
applications
comparison
vitro
vivo
findings
highlight
real-world
relevance.
sustainability
sources
impact
addressed,
along
novel
concept
gut-brain
axis.
Finally,
emphasizes
future
research
needs,
development
personalized
therapies
exploration
techniques.
