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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.

Synonym(s):

β-Glucan, Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.79
MDL number:
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Product Name

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.

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

Quality Level

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).

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

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. M.W. 200,000 (avg.). Insoluble in H2O. Forms suspension in basic solution.

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

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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