F5631
Fucoidan from Fucus vesiculosus
Crude
Synonym(s):
Fucoidin
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biological source
algae (Fucus Vesiculosus)
form
powder
quality
Crude
color
light yellow to brown
solubility
H2O: 10 mg/mL, clear to hazy, faintly yellow to brownish-yellow
cation traces
Ca: ≤1%
Na: ≤ 8% (ICP)
storage temp.
room temp
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General description
Fucoidan is a fucose-rich, sulfated polysaccharide isolated from several species of brown seaweed.
Application
Fucoidan from Fucus vesiculosus may be used as a biological response modifier and as a potential therapeutic agent with a wide range of biological activities. It may be used to study its pharmacokinetics, safety, efficacy and methods of delivery as a potential anticancer, anti-immune and anti-inflammatory agent. Fucoidan may be used to assess its potential and formulations for tissue engineering applications.
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 with 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.
Preparation Note
Prepared by a modification of the method of Black, W.A.P., et al., J. Sci. Food Agri., 3, 122 (1952).
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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