Dectin-2 Agonist

D-Galacto-D-mannan (Carob galactomannan) is an orally active Dectin-2 agonist. D-Galacto-D-mannan exerts antioxidant activity against hydroxyl radical generation. D-Galacto-D-mannan activates Dectin-2 to trigger downstream signaling pathways, promote the expression of immunoregulatory molecules, coordinate innate and adaptive immune responses, and inhibit excessive inflammatory responses by upregulating the expression of Sirtuin 1. When used as a vaccine adjuvant, D-Galacto-D-mannan induces cellular and humoral immune responses, promotes IFNγ secretion, increases antibody levels and virus neutralization titers, and elevates the levels of immunoglobulin G and A. D-Galacto-D-mannan can serve as an adjuvant for foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, enhance the vaccine-mediated ability of hosts to defend against viral infection in mice, and reduce local side effects at the inoculation site in pigs. D-Galacto-D-mannan can be used in the research of inflammatory and immune diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease.

BDC-3042 is a Dectin-2 agonistic antibody. BDC-3042 can be used for the research of cancer .