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Curdlan

from Alcaligenes faecalis, ≥98% (TLC), solid

Synonym(s):

β-1,3-Glucan hydrate

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CAS Number:
54724-00-4
MDL number:
MFCD00212920
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Curdlan from Alcaligenes faecalis,

form

solid

Quality Level

200

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Curdlan is an insoluble natural polymer with linear structure mainly produced by Alcaligenes faecalis. It is a dietary fiber with gelatin properties.

Application

Curdlan from Alcaligenes faecalis has been used:
  • for the stimulation of carp macrophages for regulation of differentially expressed genes
  • to stimulate human intestinal epithelial cells for cytokine secretion
  • to study its effect on transcriptional responses of inflammation/respiratory burst-associated genes in mouse alveolar macrophages by customized reverse transcription (RT)-PCR based arrays
  • as a substrate in β-1,3–1,4-Glucanase activity assay

Biochem/physiol Actions

Curdlan is used as a food additive in the food industry. It improves the elasticity and reduces the embrittling tendency of hydroxyapatite/chitosan scaffold, which aids in bone regeneration.
Curdlan is a (1,3)-β-glucan. It is a pathogen-associated molecular-pattern (PAMP) recognized by the receptor dectin-1. Activation of dectin-1, together with TLR2/TLR6, promotes signaling resulting in the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, thus inducing inflammation.

Preparation Note

For gelation at 70 °C, the concentration of the sodium hydroxide should be 0.01 M.
This product is tested for solubility in 0.1N sodium hydroxide at a concentration of 9.8 - 10.2 mg/mL. Heating and/or sonication are typically required for solubilization. This product is not sterile. For use in cell culture, stock solutions should be filter sterilized prior to use.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Nicola Jackson et al.
European journal of immunology, 44(4), 962-969 (2014-01-25)
Type B T cells recognize peptide-MHC class II (pMHCII) isoforms that are structurally distinct from those recognized by conventional type A T cells. These alternative type B conformers result from peptide loading in the absence of HLA-DM. Type A conformers
Characterisation of a novel Bacillus sp. SJ-10 I?-1,3-1,4-glucanase isolated from jeotgal, a traditional Korean fermented fish.
Kim, et al.
Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 36, 721-727 (2013)
Microbial exopolisaccharides for biomedical applications
Journal of Material Science & Engineering, 165-219 (2019)
Chunju An et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 284(29), 19716-19726 (2009-06-03)
Serine proteinases in insect plasma have been implicated in two types of immune responses; that is, activation of prophenoloxidase (proPO) and activation of cytokine-like proteins. We have identified more than 20 serine proteinases in hemolymph of the tobacco hornworm, Manduca
Jules Petit et al.
Frontiers in immunology, 10, 280-280 (2019-03-14)
Immune-modulatory effects of β-glucans are generally considered beneficial to fish health. Despite the frequent application of β-glucans in aquaculture practice, the exact receptors and downstream signalling remains to be described for fish. In mammals, Dectin-1 is a member of the
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