G1049
Poly-L-γ-glutamic acid sodium salt
suitable for drug transporter assays, Mol wt ≥750,000
Synonym(s):
γ-PGA
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product name
Poly-L-γ-glutamic acid sodium salt,
form
powder
Quality Level
mol wt
≥750,000
technique(s)
drug transporter assay: suitable
color
white to off-white
application(s)
cell analysis
storage temp.
−20°C
Application
High molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid (γPGA) was found to increase levels of NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity and INF-γ secretion in C57BL/6 mice. Biodegradable γ-PGA nanoparticles have been evaluated for use as antigen delivery carriers and delivery of influenza virus hemagglutin (HA) vaccine. Additional life science applications for γ-PGA include uses in biodegradable fibers and nanofiber sheets, hydrogels, and cryoprotectants.
Other Notes
High molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid is a polymer of glutamic acid connected by amide linkages between α-amino and γ-carboxylic acid groups. γ-PGA is produced by fermentation in Bacillus species. The subunits are predominantly L-isomer.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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Tae Woo Kim et al.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950), 179(2), 775-780 (2007-07-10)
We analyzed the in vivo tumor regression activity of high molecular mass poly-gamma-glutamate (gamma-PGA) from Bacillus subtilis sups. chungkookjang. C57BL/6 mice were orally administered 10-, 100-, or 2000-kDa gamma-PGA or beta-glucan (positive control), and antitumor immunity was examined. Our results
Haryoung Poo et al.
Chemistry & biodiversity, 7(6), 1555-1562 (2010-06-22)
Ultra-high-molecular-weight poly-gamma-glutamic acid (gamma-PGA) is a most promising biodegradable polymer that is produced by Bacillus subtilis (chungkookjang). Attractive properties of gamma-PGA are that it is water soluble, anionic, biodegradable, and edible. Development of gamma-PGA has pursued in terms of cosmetics/skin
Shigefumi Okamoto et al.
Vaccine, 27(42), 5896-5905 (2009-08-04)
Adding poly(gamma-glutamic acid) nano-particles (gamma-PGA-NPs), a safe, natural material, to subcutaneous immunization with influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA) vaccine increases the protective immune responses against influenza virus in mice. Here, we examined whether intranasal administration of the HA vaccine with gamma-PGA-NPs
The utility of poly(γ-glutamic acid) nanoparticles as antigen delivery carriers in dendritic cell-based cancer immunotherapy.
Matsuo, K., et al.
Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 33, 2007-2007 (2010)
Preparation and evaluation of poly(γ-glutamic acid)-based anti-adhesion membranes.
Kim, Y.-A., et al.
Key Engineering Materials, 342, 225-225 (2007)
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