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CHITOSANE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Crustaceans
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chitin extraction
1, record 1, English, chitin%20extraction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In order to improve the removal efficiency of proteins and minerals in chitin from shrimp shells, a successive two-step fermentation was employed ... A strain with high protease activity ... and a [strain] capable of producing lactic acid ... were isolated from a traditional fermented shrimp paste. The [deproteination] and [demineralization] efficiency were significantly improved, which indicates the applicable potential in chitin extraction. 2, record 1, English, - chitin%20extraction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chitosan, the deacetylated form of chitin, exhibits many biological activities including antifungal, antibacterial properties, elicitation of plant defence reactions, wound-healing properties, tumour inhibition and nutritional effects. Its biological and physico-chemical properties make it an attractive biopolymer for applications in many areas such as food and agriculture, medicine, cosmetics, textiles and water treatment. 3, record 1, English, - chitin%20extraction
Record 1, Key term(s)
- extraction of chitin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Crustacés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- extraction de chitine
1, record 1, French, extraction%20de%20chitine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- extraction de la chitine 2, record 1, French, extraction%20de%20la%20chitine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La grande disponibilité des carapaces de crevettes et leur teneur élevée en chitine en font la source principale de ce produit. L’extraction de la chitine de la carapace nécessite au moins deux étapes distinctes lorsque l’on procède par méthode chimique : la déminéralisation en milieu acide et la déprotéination en milieu basique. 3, record 1, French, - extraction%20de%20chitine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La chitine est extraite de la carapace des crevettes principalement pour la transformer en chitosane. On retrouve aujourd’hui une multitude d’applications au chitosane dans plusieurs domaines. Il possède des propriétés antibactériennes et antifongiques pouvant être mises à profit tant en agriculture qu'en alimentation [...] Des films à base de chitosane peuvent être appliqués sur des aliments afin de préserver leur intégrité [...] La chitosane sert aussi d’immunostimulateur, d’agent antifongique et de chélateur de métaux [...], de gras et d’autres matières organiques [...] 3, record 1, French, - extraction%20de%20chitine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chitin
1, record 2, English, chitin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chitine
1, record 2, French, chitine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chitine et chitosane : matière première potentielle pour la fabrication des fibres. 1, record 2, French, - chitine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- quitina
1, record 2, Spanish, quitina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chitosan
1, record 3, English, chitosan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A natural polymer derived from the exoskeleton of crabs, shrimps, and other crustaceans. 2, record 3, English, - chitosan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two biopolymers chitin and chitosan (partially deacetylated chitin) offer a wide range of unique uses including clarification and purification of water and beverages; applications in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics; and agricultural, food, and biotechnology uses. 3, record 3, English, - chitosan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chitosane
1, record 3, French, chitosane
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre [polymère] biodégradable d’origine naturelle obtenue à partir de la chitine, un important constituant de la carapace des crustacés. 2, record 3, French, - chitosane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'équipe de chercheurs] crée des revêtements de surface à base de polysaccharides naturels ayant des propriétés anti-thrombiques et anti-inflammatoires. Ainsi, l'acide hyaluronique et le chitosane peuvent être déposés en multicouches sur des prothèses, et ces couches peuvent s’associer à la libération de molécules thrombo-résistantes. 3, record 3, French, - chitosane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les domaines d’application du chitosane sont nombreux : en médecine, en cosmétologie, en alimentation, etc. 4, record 3, French, - chitosane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fibre drink
1, record 4, English, fibre%20drink
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fibergy is an advanced fibre drink mix providing 14 sources of dietary fibre. 1, record 4, English, - fibre%20drink
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- boisson aux fibres
1, record 4, French, boisson%20aux%20fibres
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boisson aux fibres avancées avec antioxydants, «isoflavones» de soja et chitosane. 2, record 4, French, - boisson%20aux%20fibres
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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