Cat. No.: X23-09-YW011
Fucoidan, Macrocystis pyrifera, Purity ≥95%
Synonym: Sulfated L-fucan; Sulfated L-fucose algal polysaccaride
- MDL: MFCD00131109
- CAS Number: 9072-19-9
- PubChem CID: 92023653
Product Size
500 mg; 1 g; 2 g; 5 g; 10 g
Properties
Description
Fucoidan from Macrocystis pyrifera is a fucan sulphate that has been demonstrated to have anticoagulant action. Although galactose exists, the primary elements of fucoidan are α-1,4 and α-1,2 linked L-fucose sulphates, and there are various variants of the fundamental structure found in different species of Phaeophyta.
Molecular Formula
C7H14O7S
Source
Macrocystis pyrifera
Applications
Fucoidan stimulates macrophages, which then can be used to activate mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and causes natural killer cell proliferation. Fucoidan can be used as a nonselective selectin inhibitor that has been proven to promote apoptosis and inhibit angiogenesis.
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