Lentinan
- CAS NO.：37339-90-5
- Empirical Formula: (C42H70O35)n
- Molecular Weight: 0
- MDL number: MFCD01773536
- EINECS: 1806241-263-5
- Update Date: 2024-11-20 11:41:24
What is Lentinan?
Description
Lentinan i s a n immunostimulant β-1,6; β-1,3-D-glucan isolated from the edible mushroom, Lentinus edodes. It is currently approved, in combination with the cytostatic tegafur, for the treatment of gastric cancer.
Chemical properties
antitumor agent
Originator
Ajinomoto (Japan)
Occurrence
Lentinan is found in the shiitake mushroom, which is found in Japan and China.
The Uses of Lentinan
Lentinan is used as an immune regulator and to treat bacterial and viral infections and cancer.
The Uses of Lentinan
Lentinan is an intravenous anti-tumor polysaccharide.
Properties of Lentinan
| alpha | D20 +13.5-14.5° (in 2% NaOH); +19.5-21.5° (in 10% NaOH) |
| storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| solubility | 0.1 M NaOH:33.33(Max Conc. mg/mL);28.91(Max Conc. mM) |
| form | Solid |
| color | Light Brown to Dark Brown |
Safety information for Lentinan
Computed Descriptors for Lentinan
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