Product Name

β-1,3-Glucan from Euglena gracilis

General description

The molecule consists of a linear chain of glucose units without any branching. The molecular weight is ∼500,000 Da.

Synonym

Paramylon

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Biological Information

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).

l  Storage

Storage temp.

−20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov