The effect of group IV chitinase, HaCHT4, on the chitin content of the peritrophic membrane (PM) during larval growth and development of Helicoverpa armigera.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6799
Abstract: BACKGROUND Extensive research has been conducted on insect chitinases. However, little is known about the function of chitinase in the regulation of the surface structure of the peritrophic matrix (PM) in larval midguts. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: chitin content; hacht4 chitin; surface structure; hacht4 ... See more keywords
Preparation of Cellulose/Chitin Blend Materials and Influence of Their Properties on Sorption of Heavy Metals
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DOI: 10.3390/su13116460
Abstract: A series of biodegradable cellulose/chitin materials (beads and membranes) were successfully prepared by mixing cellulose with chitin in an NaOH/thiourea–water system and coagulation in a H2SO4 solution. The effects of chitin content on the materials’… read more here.
Keywords: chitin; heavy metals; cellulose chitin; chitin content ... See more keywords