Isolation and Chemical Characterization of Chondroitin Sulfate from Cartilage By-Products of Blackmouth Catshark (Galeus melastomus)

Chondroitin sulfate (CS) is a glycosaminoglycan actively researched for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and tissue engineering applications. CS extracted from marine animals displays different features from common terrestrial sources, resulting in distinct properties, such as anti-viral and anti-metas...

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Main Authors: José Antonio Vázquez, Javier Fraguas, Ramón Novoa-Carvallal, Rui L. Reis, Luis T. Antelo, Ricardo I. Pérez-Martín, Jesus Valcarcel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/16/10/344