kitiin
Kitiin is a term that may refer to multiple topics; there is no single widely recognized subject by this exact name in major reference works. In scientific literature, kitiin is sometimes encountered as an alternate spelling or transliteration of chitin, a natural biopolymer.
If intended as chitin, kitiin denotes a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine linked by β-(1→4) bonds. It forms
In industry and research, chitin and its derivatives are studied for biocompatibility, wound healing, water treatment,
As a proper noun, kitiin may appear as a personal name, a place name, or an organizational