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Biocatalytic production of chitosan polymers from shrimp shells, using a recombinant enzyme produced by pichia pastoris
Aguila, Eduardo M.; Gomes, Laidson P.; Andrade, Cristina T.; Silva, Joab T.; Paschoalin, Vânia M. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2012-10)Chitosan has a unique chemical structure with high charge density, reactive hydroxyl and amino groups, and extensive hydrogen bonding. Chitin deacetylase (EC 3.5.1.41) catalyzes the hydrolysis of the N-acetamido groups of ...