Molecular modifications, biological activities, and applications of chitosan and derivatives: A recent update.
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DOI: 10.1002/chir.23477
Abstract: Polysaccharides arouse great interest due to their structure and unique properties, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and absence of toxicity. Polysaccharides from marine sources are particularly useful due to the wide variety of applications and biological… read more here.
Keywords: molecular modifications; activities applications; modifications biological; chitosan derivatives ... See more keywords
Beetle elytra: evolution, modifications and biological functions
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2022.0559
Abstract: Conversion of forewings into hardened covers, elytra, was a ground-breaking morphological adaptation that has contributed to the extraordinary evolutionary success of beetles. Nevertheless, the knowledge of the functional aspects of these structures is still fragmentary… read more here.
Keywords: biological functions; modifications biological; beetle elytra; elytra evolution ... See more keywords
Structural Modifications and Biological Activities of Natural α- and β-Cembrenediol: A Comprehensive Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ph15050601
Abstract: As one of the most characteristic ingredients of glandular trichome secretions from Nicotiana tabacum L. (tobacco), natural cembrenediols, namely, (1S,2E,4S,6R,7E,11E)-2,7,11-cembratriene-4,6-diol (α-cembrenediol/α-CBD) and its C-4 epimer (β-cembrenediol/β-CBD), have attracted considerable attention for their potent antitumor, neuroprotective,… read more here.
Keywords: modifications biological; review; structural modifications; natural cembrenediol ... See more keywords