Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides are organic compounds formed by the union of multiple monomers, which are joined together by glycosidic bonds to create large and often branched molecules. These complex carbohydrates play crucial roles in various biological functions, including energy storage, structural support, and cell-cell communication. In this section, you will find a diverse range of polysaccharides essential for research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and glycoscience. These compounds are vital for studying metabolic pathways, cell wall structures, and the therapeutic potential of carbohydrates. At CymitQuimica, we provide high-quality polysaccharides to support your scientific research, ensuring precision and reliability in your experimental outcomes.
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Dextran sulfate sodium salt - MW 4500-5500
CAS:Dextran sulphate is a dextran derivative whose ulcer (colitis) -causing properties were first reported in hamsters and extrapolated a few years later to mice and rats. The exact mechanisms through which dextran sulphate induces intestinal inflammation are unclear but may be the result of direct damage of the monolayer of epithelial cells in the colon, leading to the crossing of intestinal contents (for e.g. commensal bacteria and their products) into underlying tissue and therefore induction of inflammation. The dextran sulphate sodium induced ulceration model in laboratory animals has some advantages when compared to other animal models of colitisdue to its simplicity and similarities to human inflammatory bowel disease.Purity:Min. 95%Color and Shape:Powderκ-Carrageenan
CAS:Kappa-Carrageenan is a gelling sulphated galactan extracted from red seaweed (typically Mastocarpus stellata and Chondrus crispus). The structure of all carrageenans consists of a strictly alternating masked repeating unit of 1,3-linked α-D-galactose and 1,4-linked β-D-galactose. The α-linked galactose occurs as α-3-6-anhydro unit and the β-linked sugar occurs as the 4-sulphate. The image was kindly provided by Prof Mike Guiry from Cork who runs ‘The Seaweed Site’.Color and Shape:White PowderGuar gum
CAS:Guar gum is obtained from the seed of the legume Cyamopsis tetragonolobus, an annual plant that grows mainly in semi-arid regions of India. The structure of the polysaccharide consists of a main chain of (1,4)-linked β-D-mannopyranosyl units with single α-D-galactopyranosyl units linked (1,6) on average to every second main chain unit. Guar has a high viscosity in aqueous solution, shows marked pseudoplastic behaviour and forms synergistic gels in the presence of other gums such as carrageenan and xanthan gum.Formula:C10H14N5Na2O12P3Color and Shape:White PowderMolecular weight:535.15 g/molPustulan
CAS:Pustulan is a β-1,6-glucan isolated from Lasallia pustulata MW (20 kDa). It is recognized by the membrane bound Dectin-1, a C-type lectin-like pattern recognition receptor. Detection of β-glucans by Dectin-1 receptor leads to the CARD9-dependent activation of NF-κB and MAP kinases. Studies have shown that pustulan can stimulate innate immune responses, inducing heat shock protein expression, eliciting phagocytosis, and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The image was kindly provided by Prof Mike Guiry from Cork who runs ‘The Seaweed Site’.Purity:Min. 80%Color and Shape:PowderChondroitin sulfate A sodium from bovine trachea
CAS:Chondroitin sulfate A sodium from bovine trachea is a natural substance that has been found to have potential anticancer properties. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in Chinese hamster ovary cells and human urine tumor cell lines. Chondroitin sulfate A sodium from bovine trachea works by inhibiting kinases, which are proteins that play a key role in cell growth and division. This inhibition leads to apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in cancer cells. Additionally, chondroitin sulfate A sodium from bovine trachea has been found to enhance the anticancer activity of artesunate analogs, making it a promising candidate for combination therapy in cancer treatment.Purity:Min. 95%Color and Shape:PowderHyaluronic sodium - Average MW 0.2-0.5 million Daltons
CAS:The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan found in many organs, where it functions as a joint lubricant and shock absorber. It is obtained principally from synovial fluid, vitreous humor of the eye, umbilical tissue and cocks comb. The chemical structure of hyaluronic is a disaccharide repeat of β-(1,3) glucuronic acid and β-(1,4) N-acetyl glucosamine.Formula:(C14H20NO11Na)nPurity:Min. 95%Color and Shape:PowderHyaluronic acid sodium salt - Low molecular weight 80,000 - 100,000
CAS:Gycosaminoglycan in many organs; joint lubricant and shock absorber. Made by a bacterial, Streptococcus fermentation.Formula:(C14H20NO11Na)nPurity:Min. 91%Color and Shape:PowderLaminariheptaose
CAS:Ex algal/bacterial polysaccharides-value in b1-3 glucanase assays & diagnosticsFormula:C42H72O36Purity:Min. 95%Color and Shape:PowderMolecular weight:1,153 g/molChitosan (300 - 1000 cps); medium molecular weight
CAS:Formula:C6H11NO4nPurity:≥ 90.0%Color and Shape:White to light-tan powderMolecular weight:1,250,000 (avg.)Xylobiose
CAS:Formula:C10H18O9Purity:>98.0%(HPLC)Color and Shape:White to Almost white powder to crystalMolecular weight:282.25Hydroxyethyl cellulose, low viscosity
CAS:Color and Shape:White to light-yellow or faint beige powderMolecular weight:~60,000 (avg.)Hyaluronic acid sodium salt, m.w. 1.5MDa
CAS:Formula:(C14H20NNaO11)nPurity:≥ 91.0% (Sodium Hyaluronate)Color and Shape:White or almost white powderMolecular weight:~1,500,000Chitosan - water soluble
CAS:Chitosan is the deacetylated form of chitin. The polysaccharide is deacetylated in order to render it soluble, which is then possible at pH values of less than 7 (normally in dilute acid). This then allows the material to be used in a number of industrial applications as a binder and film former.MW typically 10-100kDa.Color and Shape:Off-White PowderLichenan - from Cetraria islandica
CAS:Lichenin, the poly β-D-Glucan of Cetraria islandica (Iceland moss), is found by enzymic degradation to differ in fine structure from the poly β-D-glucans of cereal grains. Thus, the basic structure of lichenin is a tetrameric unit in which two adjacent 1,4 linkages alternate with an isolated 1,3 linkage; occasionally four consecutive monomers are linked by 1,4 bonds. The immunomodulatory activity of isolichenan was tested in in vitro phagocytosis and anti-complementary assays, and proved to be active in both cases. The image was kindly provided by Prof Mike Guiry from Cork who runs ‘The Seaweed Site’.Formula:C6H10O5Purity:(Β-Linked Polysaccharide. 1H-Nmr) Min. 85%Color and Shape:White PowderMolecular weight:162.14
