Chitin, from crab carapace is a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine with beta-(1-4) linkages. Chitin, from crab carapace is found in the exoskeleton of crabs. Chitin, from crab carapace inhibits the activation of NF-kappaB p65, alters the translocation of NF-kappaB p65 to the nucleus, and interacts with the cell wall of Candida species. Chitin, from crab carapace exerts antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects. Chitin, from crab carapace can be used in the research of gastric ulcer and candidiasis[1][2].
