Laminarin is a storage glucan and is now used to study it’s interaction with laminarinase as its substrate.
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Applications
Laminarin is a storage glucan and is now used to study it’s interaction with laminarinase as its substrate.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide (slightly, heated). Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Hui Dai; Xiao-Qiang Han; Fang-Yuan Gong; Hongliang Dong; Peng-Fei Tu; and Xiao-Ming Gao. Structure elucidation and immunological function analysis of a novel β-glucan from the fruit bodies of Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries. Glycobiology, 2012,22(12), 1673-1683.
- Park, H.K., et al. Induction of apoptosis by laminarin, regulating the insulin-like growth factor-IR signaling pathways in HT-29 human colon cells. Int. J. Molec. Med, 2012,30(4), 734-738.