Preparation and extensive characterization of hyaluronan with narrow molecular weight distribution.

The physicochemical properties and biological functions of hyaluronan (HA) are closely related to its molecular weight (MW) and molecular weight distribution (MWD). Therefore, it is crucially important to provide a reliable characterization of these parameters for proper use of HA and its degradation products in both chemical and clinical fields. In this study, we present a novel method for the preparation of HA fragments of defined size with narrow molecular weight distribution.

One-pot synthesis of α,β-unsaturated polyaldehyde of chondroitin sulfate.

Chondroitin sulfate (CS) was chemoselectively oxidized by Tempo/NaClO to C-6 aldehyde of a D-galactosamine subunit (GalNAc). The subsequent, spontaneous desulfatation of oxidized CS gave rise to α,β-unsaturated aldehyde. A new derivative of CS was fully characterized and a degree of oxidation was determined by spectroscopic analysis.

Enhanced multiparametric hyaluronan degradation for production of molar-mass-defined fragments.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is known to serve as a dynamic mediator intervening in many physiological functions. Its specific effect has been repeatedly confirmed to be strongly influenced by the molecular size of hyaluronan fragments. However common technological approaches of HA fragments production have their limitations.

Cryptococcus laurentii extracellular biopolymer production for application in wound management.

Cryptococcus laurentii growth and extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) production in bioreactor were studied. Biomass yield 14.3 g/L and EPS synthesis 4.