Advance in the applications of konjac glucomannan and its derivatives

Konjac glucomannan is a kind of neutral polysaccharides with excellent biocompatibility and biodegradable activities. The recent studies on the applications of konjac glucomannan and its derivatives in pharmaceutical, bio-technical, fine chemical fields etc. were reviewed.

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Published in:	Carbohydrate polymers Vol. 60; no. 1; pp. 27 - 31
Main Authors:	Zhang, Ying-qing, Xie, Bi-jun, Gan, Xin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Elsevier Ltd 07-04-2005 Elsevier Science
Subjects:	Applications Applied sciences Derivatives drug delivery systems emulsifiers encapsulation Exact sciences and technology industrial applications Konjac glucomannan konjac mannan Natural polymers Physicochemistry of polymers Starch and polysaccharides Applications Konjac glucomannan Derivatives Cosmetic Biotechnology State of the art Control release polymer Use Konjac Drug carrier Oside polymer Medical application Glucomannan
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Summary:	Konjac glucomannan is a kind of neutral polysaccharides with excellent biocompatibility and biodegradable activities. The recent studies on the applications of konjac glucomannan and its derivatives in pharmaceutical, bio-technical, fine chemical fields etc. were reviewed.
ISSN:	0144-8617 1879-1344
DOI:	10.1016/j.carbpol.2004.11.003