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Lentinan (CAS 37339-90-5)

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CAS Number:
37339-90-5
Molecular Formula:
(C42H72O36)n
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Lentinan is a polysaccharide that can be found in the shiitake mushroom. This complex polysaccharide consists of glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid. In vitro studies using cell cultures, Lentinan has demonstrated the ability to induce apoptosis in cancer cells and inhibit tumor cell growth. Research into lentinan encompasses its potential applications in biotechnology and materials science, where its unique properties could be utilized in the development of biocompatible materials and as a functional ingredient in the design of new biomaterials. Its biodegradability and non-toxicity makes lentinan an attractive candidate for developing environmentally friendly materials and technologies.


Lentinan (CAS 37339-90-5) References

  1. Lentinan-functionalized Selenium Nanoparticles target Tumor Cell Mitochondria via TLR4/TRAF3/MFN1 pathway.  |  Liu, HJ., et al. 2020. Theranostics. 10: 9083-9099. PMID: 32802180
  2. Molecular dynamics simulation of lentinan and its interaction with the innate receptor dectin-1.  |  Wu, X., et al. 2021. Int J Biol Macromol. 171: 527-538. PMID: 33428957
  3. Lentinan as a natural stabilizer with bioactivities for preparation of drug-drug nanosuspensions.  |  Suo, Z., et al. 2021. Int J Biol Macromol. 184: 101-108. PMID: 34119545
  4. Mechanism of Lentinan Intestinal Absorption: Clathrin-Mediated Endocytosis and Macropinocytosis.  |  Zheng, Z., et al. 2021. J Agric Food Chem. 69: 7344-7352. PMID: 34132531
  5. Protective Effects of Lentinan Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Mastitis in Mice.  |  Yin, H., et al. 2021. Front Pharmacol. 12: 755768. PMID: 34630124
  6. Lentinan triggers oxidative stress-mediated anti-inflammatory responses in lung cancer cells.  |  Li, M., et al. 2022. Mol Cell Biochem. 477: 469-477. PMID: 34783966
  7. Lentinan PLGA-stabilized pickering emulsion for the enhanced vaccination.  |  Jiao, L., et al. 2022. Int J Pharm. 611: 121348. PMID: 34871714
  8. Lentinan extends lifespan and increases oxidative stress resistance through DAF-16 and SKN-1 pathways in Caenorhabditis elegans.  |  Liu, H., et al. 2022. Int J Biol Macromol. 202: 286-295. PMID: 35041882
  9. Lentinan Supplementation Protects the Gut-Liver Axis and Prevents Steatohepatitis: The Role of Gut Microbiota Involved.  |  Yang, X., et al. 2021. Front Nutr. 8: 803691. PMID: 35127789
  10. Lentinan alleviates arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity in mice via downregulation of OX40/IL-17A and activation of Nrf2 signaling.  |  Yang, Y., et al. 2022. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol. 23: 16. PMID: 35313999
  11. The esterified lentinan bilayer nanofibrous membrane for promoting wound healing.  |  Ding, Q., et al. 2022. Carbohydr Polym. 292: 119698. PMID: 35725184
  12. Lentinan stabilized bimetallic PdPt3 dendritic nanoparticles with enhanced oxidase-like property for L-cysteine detection.  |  Ma, Z., et al. 2022. Int J Biol Macromol. 216: 779-788. PMID: 35902021
  13. Lentinan -triggered butyrate-producing bacteria drive the expulsion of the intestinal helminth Trichinella spiralis in mice.  |  Jin, X., et al. 2022. Front Immunol. 13: 926765. PMID: 35967395
  14. Lentinan-functionalized selenium nanoparticles induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in human colon carcinoma HCT-116 cells.  |  Gao, X., et al. 2022. Front Nutr. 9: 987807. PMID: 36082027
  15. Lentinan improves intestinal inflammation and gut dysbiosis in antibiotics-induced mice.  |  Ji, X., et al. 2022. Sci Rep. 12: 19609. PMID: 36380080

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Lentinan, 1 g

sc-499200A
1 g
$90.00

Lentinan, 5 g

sc-499200
5 g
$370.00

I bought a rental here. therefore We conducted a quantitative analysis. however, Lentinan was detected at UV wavelengths. polysaccharide cannot be detected by UV, so I ask why it was detected.

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Date published: 2022-08-03

What is the purity of this product

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Thank you for your question. This is a technical grade material. Purity is not available for this product.
Answered by: Ling Chen
Date published: 2022-08-02

I'm a professor at the University of Guayaquil. I search for Lentinan (CAS 37339-90-5) 1 gram. It is going to be used in quantification of Ecuadorian Shiitake mushrooms. It is possible to receive it here?. Please let me know what do I have to do

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