Polysaccharides

Heparin Lithium salt is an anticoagulant which binds reversibly to antithrombin III (ATIII). Heparin Lithium salt significantly inhibits exosome-cell interactions.

Cellulose (Pectin glycosidase) is a natural high molecular weight polysaccharide found in many plants and organisms. It is widely used in manufacturing industries, such as in paper making, textiles, food and medicine, etc. As a renewable resource, Cellulose is biodegradable and sustainable, and can also be used to manufacture chemicals such as Cellulose Esters, Cellulose Acetate and Cellulose Nitrate. In addition, Cellulose is often used as a food additive to increase the stability and quality of food.

CM Cellulose CM-32 (Carboxymethyl cellulose) is a cellulose derivative. CM Cellulose CM-32 has a wide range of applications in the biomedical field, including tissue engineering, wound dressing, absorbent nonwovens, fabrication of 3D-scaffolds for biocompatible implants, artificial organs or mimics of extracellular polymeric matrix and diagnosis of various diseases. CM Cellulose CM-32 can decrease osteoclasts formation. CM Cellulose CM-32 can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

Chitosan (MW 30000) (Deacetylated chitin (MW 30000)) is a polycationic linear polysaccharide derived from chitin with the molecular weight of 30000. Chitosan is an versatile biomaterial because of its non-toxicity, low allergenicity, biocompatibility and biodegradability. Chitosan also has antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities.

Hyaluronic acid (Mw: 1000-2000 Da) is a long-chain unbranched polysaccharide with a molecular weight of 1000-2000 Da. Hyaluronic acid (Mw: 2000 Da) inhibits IL-1β expression and increases LC3-II. Hyaluronic acid (Mw: 1000-2000Da) can regulate tissue homeostasis and stress resistance, promote angiogenesis and tissue remodeling. Hyaluronic acid (Mw: 1000-2000 Da) has good biocompatibility and biodegradability, and can be used in drug delivery systems and tissue engineering. Hyaluronic acid (Mw: 2000 Da) can reduce facial skin blemishes and sagging.

Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Viscosity:1200-1400 mPa.s) is the sodium salt of cellulose arboxymethyl and frequently used as viscous agent, paste and barrier agent.

Pullulan (Pullulan standard 5800) (Mw 362-480 kDa; Mn 100-200 kDa) is a class of orally active and water-soluble linear glucosic polysaccharide. Pullulan can be isolated from the polymorphic fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. Pullulan is composed of maltotriose repeating units linked by α-1,6 linkages and is an amorphous slime matter. Pullulan is widely used in food, environment, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and electronics.

Alginic acid is a natural polysaccharide, which has been widely concerned and applied due to its excellent water solubility, film formation, biodegradability and biocompatibility. Alginic acid induces oxidative stress-mediated hormone secretion disorder, apoptosis and autophagy in mouse granulosa cells and ovaries. Alginic acid has an inhibitory effect on histamine release. Anti-anaphylactic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Agar, microbiology tested, for cell culture (powder) is a jelly like substance that contains agarose and agar gel. Agar, microbiology tested, for cell culture (powder) can be isolated from the cell walls of red algae species such as Gelidium and Gracilaria (Ogonori). The gelation and melting of Agar, microbiology tested, for cell culture (powder) is based on the hydrogen bridge (physical gels), so the gelation is reversible. Agar, microbiology tested, for cell culture (powder) is widely used in food additives, plant tissue culture, microorganisms culture media, fingerprint recognition, and medical fields.

Methyl cellulose (MC) (Viscosity:15mPa.s) is a non-ionic cellulose ether with surface activity and thermogelation properties. Methyl cellulose (Viscosity:15mPa.s) is widely used as drug delivery agents, thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, etc., in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and construction.

Chitosan (MW 150000) (Deacetylated chitin (MW 150000)) is a polycationic linear polysaccharide derived from chitin with the molecular weight of 150000. Chitosan is an versatile biomaterial because of its non-toxicity, low allergenicity, biocompatibility and biodegradability. Chitosan also has antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities.

Glycogen, Mussel is a glycolytic intermediates and high-energy phosphates that can serve as a form of energy storage in humans, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

Xylan represents the main hemicellulose component in the secondary plant cell walls of flowering plants. Xylan is a polysaccharide made from units of xylose and contains predominantly β-D-xylose units linked as in cellulose.

HPMC (Hypromellose) (Type I, Viscosity: 4000mPa.s) is a primary sodium alginate and controlled release hydrophilic polymer with an average viscosity of 4000mPa.s. The viscosity of HPMC may change due to concentration, pH, temperature or the presence of metal ions. When the pH is above 10, the viscosity decreases.

Dermatan sulphate sodium is an oral active glycosaminoglycan and thrombin inactivator with antithrombotic activity. It selectively catalyzes the heparin cofactor II-mediated inactivation of thrombin without interacting with antithrombin III. Dermatan sulphate sodium promotes stem cell differentiation, exhibits high bioavailability, and alleviates pulmonary fibrosis injury induced by Bleomycin (HY-108345). Dermatan sulphate sodium can be used in research related to cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, and stem cell differentiation.

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose is an orally active cellulose ether and surfactant. Hydroxypropyl cellulose is divided into high-substituted HPC (HHPC) and low-substituted HPC (LHPC). Hydroxypropyl Cellulose reduces inflammatory mediators (IL-6, IL-1β). Hydroxypropyl Cellulose improves colitis and obesity. Hydroxypropyl Cellulose can be used as a pharmaceutical excipient, such as coating agent, emulsifier, suspension, tablet, thickener, viscosifier.

Chitosan hydrochloride 80%-90% deacetylated (Chitosan HCl 80%-90% deacetylated) is the deacetylated, hydrocholoride form of chitosan. Chitosan hydrochloride 80%-90% deacetylated is a polysaccharide obtained by deacetylating chitin, and exhibits antimicrobial activity against various bacteria and fungi. Chitosan hydrochloride 80%-90% deacetylated is utilized in agriculture, water treatment and pharmaceutical aspects.

Sulodexide is a mixture of glycosaminoglycans available in soft capsule form for oral administration. It is composed of low molecular weight heparin (80%) and dermatan sulfate (20%). Sulodexide exhibits antithrombotic activity through interaction with antithrombin III (AT III) and heparin cofactor II (HC II), and inhibition of thrombin formation. Sulodexide exhibits profibrinolytic activity through release of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Sulodexide exhibits endothelial protective and anti-inflammatory effect, ameliorates chronic venous disease. Sulodexide is a glycosaminoglycan mixture available in soft gelatin capsule form for oral administration.

Chondroitin sulfate (Chondroitin polysulfate) sodium (from bovine)) is a sulfated linear polysaccharide extracted from bovine sources, belonging to glycosaminoglycans. Chondroitin sulfate sodium (from bovine) inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and exhibits antioxidant activity, which is negatively correlated with molecular weight. Chondroitin sulfate sodium (from bovine) can be used in studies related to osteoarthritis.

Zymosan (ZM), 95% is a yeast cell wall-derived carbohydrate-rich preparation and immunomodulator. Zymosan (ZM), 95% binds to and activates TLR-2, TLR-4, and Dectin-1 receptor to trigger downstream signaling pathways. Zymosan (ZM), 95% upregulates TLR-2, TLR-4, and TNF-α mRNA expression, increases serum TNF-α levels, and stimulates splenocyte number and viability in mice. Zymosan (ZM), 95% attenuates melanoma growth progression, modulates macrophage marker gene expression, and mediates phagocytosis, ROS generation, and cytokine production. Zymosan (ZM), 95% reduces Connexin 43 protein and mRNA levels, inhibits gap junctional intercellular communication, and induces proinflammatory factor production in human corneal cells. Zymosan (ZM), 95% induces peritoneal inflammation in mice, functions as a drug carrier, and supports fibroblast cell attachment in hydrogel formulations. Zymosan (ZM), 95% can be used for the research of melanoma, tumors, fungal keratitis, ocular surface inflammatory disorders, and peritoneal inflammation.