| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Lentinan | [CAS]
37339-90-5 | [Synonyms]
LC 33
LENTINAN
biomoduline
LENTINEX(R)
lentinan vial
Lentinan Min 60%
LENTINAN (SHIITAKE MUSHROOM POLYSACCHARIDES)
Lentinan [BioModuline | [EINECS(EC#)]
1806241-263-5 | [Molecular Formula]
(C42H70O35)n | [MDL Number]
MFCD01773536 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [alpha ]
D20 +13.5-14.5° (in 2% NaOH); +19.5-21.5° (in 10% NaOH) | [storage temp. ]
Inert atmosphere,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 | [LogP]
-12.265 (est) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
antitumor agent | [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. | [Originator]
Ajinomoto (Japan) | [Occurrence]
Lentinan is found in the shiitake mushroom, which is found in Japan and China. | [Uses]
Lentinan is used as an immune regulator and to treat bacterial and viral infections and cancer. |
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