Useful Extend-release Chitosan Tablets with High Antioxidant Activity

• Main Authors: Taira Yasufuku (Author), Makoto Anraku (Author), Yuko Kondo (Author), Toshiyuki Hata (Author), Junzo Hirose (Author), Nobuyuki Kobayashi (Author), Hisao Tomida (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The antioxidant properties of different low molecular weight (LMW) chitosans (CS1; 22 kDa, CS2; 38 kDa, CS3; 52 kDa, CS4; 81 kDa) were examined for possible use in extended-release tablets. The criteria used were the ability of the chitosans to reduce Cu2+, and hydroxyl and superoxide radicals and N...