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Chitosan MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Chitosan
Tree Number(s)
D05.750.078.139.500
D09.698.211.500
Unique ID
D048271
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D048271
Scope Note
Deacetylated CHITIN, a linear polysaccharide of deacetylated beta-1,4-D-glucosamine. It is used in HYDROGEL and to treat WOUNDS.
Entry Term(s)
Poliglusam
Pharm Action
Anticholesteremic Agents
Biocompatible Materials
Chelating Agents
Hemostatics
Registry Numbers
9012-76-4
NLM Classification #
QU 83
Previous Indexing
Chitin/analogs & derivatives (1975-2004)
Public MeSH Note
2005; CHITOSAN was indexed under CHITIN 2001-2004
History Note
2005(2004)
Date Established
2005/01/01
Date of Entry
2004/07/08
Revision Date
1955/01/01
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