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Research Progress on Biological Functions of Chitooligosaccharides and its Application in Animal Nutrition

LIANG Xin-xiao1,QI Wen-tao2,WANG Yong-wei2,TIAN Ke-xiong1   

  1.  (1.College of Animal Science and Technology,Hunan Agricultural University,Changsha 410128,China;2.Academy of State Administration of Grain,Beijing 100037,China)
  • Revised:2013-11-25 Online:2014-02-20 Published:2014-03-27

Abstract: Chitooligosaccharides(COS)was usually prepared by acidic or enzymatic hydrolysis of chitosan.COS was paid more attention for its multiple physiological functions,such as immunomodulatory,anti-bacterial,anti-inflammatory and hypolipidemic effect.This article mainly reviewed the biological functions of COS,its application in animal nutrition and the research prospect,which may provide a useful reference for the deeper application of COS in animal nutrition.

Key words: chitooligosaccharides; biological function; animal nutrition