schizophyllan
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Schizophyllan (Sonifilan, SPG) is a neutral extracellular polysaccharide produced by the fungus Schizophyllum commune. Schizophyllan is a β-1,3 beta-glucan with β-1,6 branching. Schizophyllan is also known as sizofiran.
Research
396 papers- Co-production of schizophyllan and cellulolytic enzymes from bagasse by Schizophyllum commune.Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry · 2022
- Oligonucleotide delivery to antigen presenting cells by using schizophyllan.Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics · 2022
- The effect of Schizophyllan on the differentiation of osteoclasts and osteoblasts.Biochemical and biophysical research communications · 2024
- Enhancement of schizophyllan production in Schizophyllum commune using microparticles in medium.Bioprocess and biosystems engineering · 2021
- Schizophyllan from Schizophyllum commune BRM 060008: Potential application as an inhibitor of lipase.International journal of biological macromolecules · 2024
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Schizophyllan (Sonifilan, SPG) is a neutral extracellular polysaccharide produced by the fungus Schizophyllum commune. Schizophyllan is a β-1,3 beta-glucan with β-1,6 branching. Schizophyllan is also known as sizofiran.
Schizophyllan has a molecular weight of 450,000 Da, and a specific rotation in water of +18-24°. A chemically analogous polysaccharide, scleroglucan, is formed by the fungus Athelia rolfsii. Both polysaccharides share the chemical structure of the backbone with curdlan. It is known for several things, including its ability to stimulate the immune system, carry metals in water, aid in delivering drugs, and use in some nanofibers.
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