F8315
Fucoidan from Undaria pinnatifida
≥95%
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biological source
algae (Undaria pinnatifida)
Quality Segment
assay
≥95%
form
powder
color
white to off-white
useful pH range
3.0 -7.0
solubility
water: 10 mg/mL, colorless to faintly yellow
storage temp.
room temp
General description
Fucoidan has a complex chemical composition. It contains mannose, galactose, glucose, xylose and other monosaccharides. It is also composed of uronic acids, acetyl groups and protein.
Fucoidan is a fucose-rich, sulfated polysaccharide isolated from several species of brown seaweed.
Application
Fucoidan from Undaria pinnatifida has been used to assess its antimicrobial potential in vitro.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Studies of fucoidan have found it to have a broad variety of biological activities including antitumor and antiangogenic activities, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antithrombotic, and antioxidant activities. Fucoidan induces macrophage activation which subsequently activates mitogen activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and results in natural killer cell proliferation. Fucoidan acts as a nonselective selectin blocker and has been shown to induce apoptosis and suppress angiogenesis.
Other Notes
To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Polysaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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