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Chitohexaose hexahydrochloride is a chitosan oligosaccharide with anti-inflammatory effect. Chitohexaose hexahydrochloride binds to the active sites of TLR4 and inhibits LPS induced inflammation[1][2].

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[2] Santosh K Panda, et al. Chitohexaose activates macrophages by alternate pathway through TLR4 and blocks endotoxemia. PLoS Pathog. 2012;8(5):e1002717. DOI:10.1371/journal.ppat.1002717