β-D-glucan [9041-22-9]

Biological Activity

β-D-glucan (beta-D-glucan) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide with immunomodulatory activity and is also used as an immune adjuvant in animal studies. In addition, beta-D-Glucan is also a major component of fungal cell walls and can be used as a biomarker for fungal infections. And it can also be used for research in drug delivery.

Chemical Information

Formula	(C6H10O5)n
CAS Number	9041-22-9
Form	Solid
Solubility (25°C)	Water 20 mg/mL
Storage	2-8°C

References

[1] Laura Ferreras-Antolin, et al. J Fungi (Basel). Serum Beta-D-Glucan in the Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Disease in Neonates, Children and Adolescents: A Critical Analysis of Current Data

[2] Nikolaos N Koliakos, et al. J Surg Res. Immunomodulation Through Beta-D-glucan in Chemically-induced Necrotizing Pancreatitis

[3] Yuting Su, et al. Carbohydr Polym. Beta-d-glucan-based drug delivery system and its potential application in targeting tumor associated macrophages

[4] T Hamamoto. Nihon Rinsho. [beta-D-glucan]