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Chondroitin sulfate B sodium salt

from Porcine intestinal mucosa, ≥90%, lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

β-Heparin, Dermatan sulfate sodium salt

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CAS Number:
54328-33-5
MDL number:
MFCD00151683
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

Porcine intestinal mucosa

Assay

≥90%

form

lyophilized powder

impurities

≤20% water (Karl Fischer)

color

white

solubility

H2O: 5 mg/mL, clear, colorless

cation traces

Na: 7.0-11.5%

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Chondroitin, a glucosaminoglycan (GAG), is a polysaccharide chain of alternating units of N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) and glucuronic acid (GlcA) that can be sulfated on the either or both GalNAc and GlcA units. Chondroitin and its sulfates are frequently attached to proteins to form proteoglycans. Chondroitin sulfate B (Dermatam sulfate) is a component of proteoglycans such as decorin, biglycan and versican. Chondroitin sulfate B is used to study β peptide (1-42) cytotoxicity.

Application

Chondroitin sulfate B may be used to study its roles as a biomolecule receptor, mediator of cell signaling and cell binding molecule. It may be used to compare its properties to those of chondroitin sulfate A and chondroitin sulfate C. Chondroitin sulfate B is used to study β peptide(1-42) cytotoxicity.

Biochem/physiol Actions

As a large, negatively charged, hydrophilic molecule that is too inflexible to fold into a compact globular structure, chondroitin sulfate molecules form porous hydrated gels, providing mechanical support to tissue and allowing rapid diffusion of water-soluble molecules and migration of cells.

Components

Chondroitin Sulfate B is an acidic mucopolysaccharide found in cartilage, skin, cornea, and umbilical cord. It is composed of alternating N-acetylgalactosamine, L-iduronic acid, and sulfate residues in equimolar quantities where carbon 4 of the N-acetylgalactosamines is sulfated.

Caution

Store this product at 2-8°C.

Preparation Note

This product is soluble in water at 100 mg/mL.

Other Notes

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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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Sylvia Gruber et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 19(6) (2018-06-09)
Oral mucositis is the most frequently occurring early side effect of head-and-neck cancer radiotherapy. Systemic dermatan sulfate (DS) treatment revealed a significant radioprotective potential in a preclinical model of oral mucositis. This study was initiated to elucidate the mechanistic effects
Rebecca Morgan et al.
The Journal of rheumatology, 31(8), 1497-1505 (2004-08-04)
Pristane induced arthritis (PIA) is a seropositive experimental murine model that closely resembles rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Immune reactivity to a broad spectrum of autoantigens has been recognized in this disease model. We investigated the specificity of the autoimmune response in
Nilsu Cini et al.
Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al], 196(1), 85-94 (2019-11-11)
During head and neck cancer radiotherapy, oral mucositis is the most frequent early side effect. Systemic dermatan sulfate (DS) administration has been shown to significantly decrease oral mucosal radiation reactions during daily fractionated irradiation (IR) in an established mouse model.
X Fernàndez-Busquets et al.
Current Alzheimer research, 7(5), 428-438 (2010-01-02)
One mechanism leading to neurodegeneration during Alzheimer's disease (AD) is amyloid beta peptide (Abeta)-induced neurotoxicity. Among the factors proposed to potentiate Abeta toxicity is its covalent modification through carbohydrate-derived advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs). Other experimental evidence, though, indicates that certain
Cheng Zhang et al.
Connective tissue research, 61(5), 475-484 (2019-05-29)
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