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β-Glucan, Saccharomyces cerevisiae

A major structural element of the yeast cell wall having a β1,3-glucan linear structure with a small number of β1,6-glucan branches. Has been shown to induce an oxidative burst response from NR8383 cells.

• Sinónimos: β-Glucan, Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Número de CAS: 9012-72-0
• MDL number: MFCD00466924
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• NACRES: NA.79

Propiedades

• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥95% β-glucan basis
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: off-white
• solubility: water: insoluble (Use as a suspension.)
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 15-25°C

Descripción

General description

A major structural element of the yeast cell wall having a β1,3-glucan linear structure with a small number of β1,6-glucan branches. Has been shown to induce an oxidative burst response from NR8383 cells.

A major structural element of the yeast cell wall having a β1,3-glucan linear structure with a small number of β1,6-glucan branches. Has been shown to induce an oxidative burst response from NR8383 cells. M.W. 200,000 (avg.). Insoluble in H₂O. Forms suspension in basic solution.

Application

• A Comparative Study of Composition and Soluble Polysaccharide Content between Brewer′s Spent Yeast and Cultured Yeast Cells.: This study compares the composition and soluble polysaccharide content of brewer′s spent yeast and cultured yeast cells, highlighting the potential applications of yeast-derived ß-glucan in food industries (Lee et al., 2024). (Lee et al., 2024).


• Attenuation of inflammatory bowel disease by oral administration of mucoadhesive polydopamine-coated yeast ß-glucan via ROS scavenging and gut microbiota regulation.: This article explores the therapeutic potential of yeast ß-glucan in managing inflammatory bowel disease through oxidative stress reduction and gut microbiota modulation (Yang et al., 2024). (Yang et al., 2024).


• Beta-Glucan as a Soluble Dietary Fiber Source: Origins, Biosynthesis, Extraction, Purification, Structural Characteristics, Bioavailability, Biofunctional Attributes, Industrial Utilization, and Global Trade.: This comprehensive review covers the various aspects of ß-glucan, emphasizing its dietary benefits and industrial applications (Singla et al., 2024). (Singla et al., 2024).

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Other Notes

Galbraith, W., et al. 1998. Glycobiology 8, abstract 106.
Stone, B.A., and Clark, A.E. 1992. in Chemistry and Biology of (1,3)-β-Glucans, La Trobe University Press, Australia.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Información de seguridad

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable