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DB11234ApprovedInvestigationalSmall molecule
Poliglusam, or chitosan, is a linear polysaccharide consisting of D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. Naturally-occuring poliglusam is found in the cell walls of fungi, soil and sediments where it is produced from... In comparison, commercial poliglusam is derived from deacetylation of chitin contained in the shells of various sea crustaceans such as shrimps.
- Also known as
- Chitosan
Resolves to
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Clinical / RWD
What you can answer from here — as of July 24, 2025
Which companies are running trials of Poliglusam, in which indications and phases, and which of those programs are still active?