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Florida Atlantic University

Chitin Microparticles

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Researchers at Florida Atlantic University and their colleagues have developed an oral form of microparticles in crab and other crustacean shells as a dietary supplement that may prevent and treat IBD and other inflammatory diseases.

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Florida Atlantic University

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