LEVAN Chemische Eigenschaften,Einsatz,Produktion Methoden
Verwenden
Levan is a fructose derivative, it is moisturizing and anti-inflammatory, it is also used to help improve skin barrier function.
Allgemeine Beschreibung
Levan is a polysaccharide produced by some microorganisms and plants. It is a non-typical biopolymer composed of fructose units linked by β-(2→6). Levan is an exopolysaccharide (synthesized outside the cell).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Levan has various industrial applications like cosmetics, medicine, or nanotechnology. It might exhibit anti-hyperglycemic effect and anti-tumor action, prevent diabetes-induced oxidative stress and increase catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the heart. Levan is also recognized for its immunomodulating and prebiotic actions.
LEVAN Upstream-Materialien And Downstream Produkte
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