β-1,3-Glucan from Euglena gracilis

• Catalog No.: 89862
• CAS Number: 9051-97-2
• M. F.: C18H30O14
• M. W.: 470.4224

SYNONYMS

• Synonyms: Paramylon

DATABASE IDS

• MDL Number: MFCD00466918
• CAS Number: 9051-97-2

PROPERTIES

• RTECS: LZ3985000
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

General description
The molecule consists of a linear chain of glucose units without any branching. The molecular weight is ～500,000 Da.
Application
β-1,3-Glucan from Euglena gracilis may be compared with other β-1,3-glucans and their derivatives to study mechanisms of protection of DNA from oxidative lesions. β-1,3-Glucan from Euglena gracilis may be used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize glucanase(s).

Description (简体中文)

General description
The molecule consists of a linear chain of glucose units without any branching. The molecular weight is ～500,000 Da.
Application
β-1,3-Glucan from Euglena gracilis may be compared with other β-1,3-glucans and their derivatives to study mechanisms of protection of DNA from oxidative lesions. β-1,3-Glucan from Euglena gracilis may be used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize glucanase(s).