Dextran Typical Properties

Dextran application

The active structure of β-glucan is a polysaccharide composed of glucose units, most of which are combined by β-1,3, which is the way the glucose chains are connected. It can activate macrophages, neutrophils, etc., so it can increase the content of leukocytes, cytokinins and special antibodies, and comprehensively stimulate the body’s immune system.
Then, the body is more prepared to resist diseases caused by microorganisms. β-glucan can quickly restore the ability of the injured body’s lymphocytes to produce cytokines (IL-1), and effectively regulate the body’s immune function.

A large number of experiments have shown that β-glucan can promote the production of IgM antibodies in the body to improve the immunity of body fluids. This glucan-activated cell can stimulate the host’s non-specific defense mechanism, so its application in tumors, infectious diseases and treatment of trauma has attracted much attention.

Beta-1,3-glucan, which is extracted by special steps and does not contain endotoxin, has been recognized as a safe substance by the US FDA and can be added to general food. Many reports have shown that mice orally take yeast β-1,3-glucan. , Can increase the antibacterial phagocytosis of strong peritoneal cells. In addition, dextran can remove free radicals, resist radiation, dissolve cholesterol, prevent hyperlipidemia, and resist infections caused by filtering viruses, fungi, and bacteria.

Therefore, it is widely used in medicine, food, cosmetics and other industries. Nowadays, yeast glucan has been industrialized, and the gel made of glucan is commonly used for biochemical separation, such as column chromatography.

Fermented with sucrose to obtain a chemically modified glucan, the trade name is cross-linked glucan. The dextran molecule has a cross-linked network structure, which can be used as a molecular sieve to separate low-molecular-weight compounds from high-molecular-weight compounds.

Dextran Packaging and Shipping

Packing: 25/drum

Dextran Storage

Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. The storage temperature should not exceed 37°C. It should be stored separately from oxidants and edible chemicals, and avoid mixed storage.