F8315
Fucoidan from Undaria pinnatifida
≥95%
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biological source
algae (Undaria pinnatifida)
Quality Segment
assay
≥95%
form
powder
color
white to off-white
useful pH range
3.0 -7.0
solubility
water: 10 mg/mL, colorless to faintly yellow
storage temp.
room temp
General description
Fucoidan is a fucose-rich, sulfated polysaccharide isolated from several species of brown seaweed.
Fucoidan has a complex chemical composition. It contains mannose, galactose, glucose, xylose and other monosaccharides. It is also composed of uronic acids, acetyl groups and protein.
Application
Fucoidan from Undaria pinnatifida has been used to assess its antimicrobial potential in vitro.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Studies of fucoidan have found it to have a broad variety of biological activities including antitumor and antiangogenic activities, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antithrombotic, and antioxidant activities. Fucoidan induces macrophage activation which subsequently activates mitogen activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and results in natural killer cell proliferation. Fucoidan acts as a nonselective selectin blocker and has been shown to induce apoptosis and suppress angiogenesis.
Other Notes
To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Polysaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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