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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Chitin
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Quitina
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Quitina
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Tree Number:
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D05.750.078.139
D09.698.211
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Definition English:
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A linear polysaccharide of beta-1->4 linked units of ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE. It is the second most abundant biopolymer on earth, found especially in INSECTS and FUNGI. When deacetylated it is called CHITOSAN. |
History Note English:
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72(67)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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2732
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Unique Identifier:
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D002686
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Occurrence in VHL:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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