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Efficient GlcNAc Production from Chitin by Minh Trần Thị is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The study demonstrates the efficient production of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (GlcNAc) from a-chitin using crude enzymes from Aeromonas hydrophila H-2330, achieving yields of 66-77%. The enzymatic hydrolysis process is highlighted as a preferable alternative to acid hydrolysis due to its higher yield and reduced waste. The research indicates that both endo- and exo-type chitinases work together to selectively produce GlcNAc, making this method beneficial for therapeutic applications in osteoarthritis.

Author

Minh Trần Thị

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EN