Here, Cheng et al. determine the molecular architecture of their chitin/chitosan-rich cell walls and the restructuring that occurs in response to the chitin inhibitor nikkomycin. Parkin is a ...
After cellulose, chitin is the second most abundant polysaccharide in the world. Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates that may include dietary fiber. Chitin provides structure to the exoskeletons ...