"Chitosan" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Deacetylated CHITIN, a linear polysaccharide of deacetylated beta-1,4-D-glucosamine. It is used in HYDROGEL and to treat WOUNDS.
| Descriptor ID |
D048271
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D05.750.078.139.500 D09.698.211.500
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 2018 | 21 | 4 | 25 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Chitosan" by people in Profiles.
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Chitosan derivatives: A suggestive evaluation for novel inhibitor discovery against wild type and variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus. Int J Biol Macromol. 2021 Sep 30; 187:492-512.
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A review of the antiviral activity of Chitosan, including patented applications and its potential use against COVID-19. J Appl Microbiol. 2022 Jan; 132(1):41-58.
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Carbohydrate-containing nanoparticles as vaccine adjuvants. Expert Rev Vaccines. 2021 07; 20(7):797-810.
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Role of chitosan based nanomedicines in the treatment of chronic respiratory diseases. Int J Biol Macromol. 2021 Aug 31; 185:20-30.
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Chitosan, alginate, hyaluronic acid, gums, and ß-glucan as potent adjuvants and vaccine delivery systems for viral threats including SARS-CoV-2: A review. Int J Biol Macromol. 2021 Jul 01; 182:1931-1940.
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Chitin and chitosan as tools to combat COVID-19: A triple approach. Int J Biol Macromol. 2021 Jul 31; 183:235-244.
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Design and application of nanoparticles as vaccine adjuvants against human corona virus infection. J Inorg Biochem. 2021 06; 219:111454.
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Effectiveness of the Nanosilver/TiO2-Chitosan Antiviral Filter on the Removal of Viral Aerosols. J Aerosol Med Pulm Drug Deliv. 2021 09; 34(5):293-302.
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Application of chitosan as a natural disinfectant against porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus. Acta Vet Hung. 2021 03 15; 69(1):94-99.
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Underscoring the immense potential of chitosan in fighting a wide spectrum of viruses: A plausible molecule against SARS-CoV-2? Int J Biol Macromol. 2021 May 15; 179:33-44.