Chitosan-derived biomaterials, and, more specifically, chitosan modified by the addition of a monosaccharide or oligosaccharide side chain to its free amino groups. The modified chitosan ("glycated chitosan") is preferably stabilized by reduction. In one particularly preferred embodiment, a ...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5747475?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5747475 - Chitosan-derived biomaterials
