CAS 9000-69-5: Pectin

Pectin Citrus is promoted in dietary supplement form as an alternative cancer treatment. It can also been used to treat prostate cancer and melanoma. It can also be used as a gelling agent, filler, and stabilizer. It Supports celluar health, promotes immune function, supports cardiovascular health, supports healthy function of multiple organs, Safely chelates heavy metals and toxins. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Poly-D-galacturonic acid methyl ester (PDGME) is a natural compound that has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties. PDGME has been shown to increase the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins in mouse macrophages, as well as inhibit the activity of toll-like receptor 4, which may be due to its ability to induce caspase-independent cell death. PDGME also inhibits the growth of Clostridium difficile and other bacteria by inhibiting their enzyme activities. PDGME is water soluble and can be used as a reagent for biochemical studies.

Pectins are regarded as linear chains of α-1,4-linked D-galacturonic acid, a homogalacturonan (pectic acid). In the products of commerce, the degree of methylation has a vital influence on the properties of pectin, especially the solubility and gel forming characteristics.

Pectin, a plant cell wall derived heteropolysaccharide, forms nanoparticles for delivery and acts as an antimicrobial adsorbent.

Pectins are regarded as linear chains of α-1,4-linked D-galacturonic acid, a homogalacturonan (pectic acid). In the products of commerce, the degree of methylation has a vital influence on the properties of pectin, especially the solubility and gel forming characteristics. Commercial high methoxy (HM) pectin has > 70% of hydroxyl groups methyl esterified. HM pectin forms gels in the presence of sucrose and for this reason it is used in jams often in combination with other fruits.

Pectins are derived from citrus fruits such as lemons and limes. Amidated pectin is a modified form of pectin in which some of the galacturonic acid residues are converted with ammonia to amides. These pectins are more tolerant to varying calcium concentrations that occur in use and behave like low-ester pectins, need less of and are more tolerant to excess calcium. In addition, these gels are thermoreversible.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Pectin

Applications Pectin, is a gelatinous polysaccharide that is found in fruits and is extracted for the purpose of creating jams and jellies. In biological studies, pectin from apple and citrus is used to influence potential feed supplements on in vitro total gas production and rumen methanogensis. References Geerkens, C., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 61, 5727 (2013)