# Studies on Chitinases and Chitosanases

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/studies-on-chitinases-and-chitosanases-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 338,185 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the structure, function, regulation, and biological significance of chitin metabolism in insects and mammals. It covers topics such as chitinases, immune responses, inflammation, asthma, and the role of chitin in tissue remodeling. The research also delves into the potential use of chitin-related molecules as biomarkers for various diseases. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12683 |
| Works | 23,575 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Guido Kroemer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/guido-kroemer/)
- [Matthias Mann](https://scholariq.org/researchers/matthias-mann/)
- [John C. Morris](https://scholariq.org/researchers/john-c-morris/)
- [Richard A. Flavell](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-a-flavell/)
- [Gerasimos Filippatos](https://scholariq.org/researchers/gerasimos-filippatos/)
- [John G.F. Cleland](https://scholariq.org/researchers/john-g-f-cleland/)
- [Philip Scheltens](https://scholariq.org/researchers/philip-scheltens/)
- [Ramnik J. Xavier](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ramnik-j-xavier/)
- [David M. Holtzman](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-m-holtzman/)
- [Faı̈ez Zannad](https://scholariq.org/researchers/fa-ez-zannad/)
- [Kazuo Shinozaki](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kazuo-shinozaki/)
- [Frank Ruschitzka](https://scholariq.org/researchers/frank-ruschitzka/)

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