Chemical Modification of Chitosan: Preparation and Lectin Binding Properties of α-Galactosyl-chitosan Conjugates. Potential Inhibitors in Acute Rejection following Xenotransplantation

Abstract
Water-soluble α-galactosyl-chitosan conjugates were prepared by reductive amination of p-formylphenyl β-melibioside on chitosan in good yield. Strong binding with phytohemagglutinin was demonstrated using Griffonia simplicifolia.