Description
Overview of Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides
Maitake extract is a research-grade mushroom extract derived from Grifola frondosa. It contains polysaccharides, including beta-glucans, along with ergosterol and other metabolites. This extract is intended for laboratory research. It is used to study molecular interactions, signaling pathways, and cellular activity.
Chemical and Molecular Properties
| Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides | |
| PubChem CID | Not available (extract is a complex mixture of polysaccharides) |
| Molecular Formula | Not applicable (polysaccharide mixture; β–glucan and α–glucan) |
| Molecular Weight | Variable; typically high–molecular–weight β-glucans (100 kDa – >1 MDa) depending on extraction method |
| Source | Grifola frondosa fruiting body and mycelium |
| Major Constituents | Major Constituents
β-glucans (β–1,3 / β–1,6 polysaccharides), minor α-glucans, proteins, ergosterol, and other fungal metabolites |
| CAS | Not applicable (natural extract, not a single chemical) |
| Labeling | Research Use Only (RUO); not for human or animal use |
| Classification | Natural fungal extract (polysaccharide-rich mushroom extract) |
| Storage Temperature | Lyophilized: –20°C or colder |
| Solubility | Partially soluble in water; limited solubility in organic solvents |
| Safety | Handle with gloves, lab coat, and eye protection; use fume hood if dust/aerosol is possible; not for ingestion or animal/human use |
Various Mechanisms of Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides
Polysaccharide Activity
- Beta-glucans interact with receptors on cultured immune-related cells. This interaction triggers intracellular signaling.
- Activation of cytokine-related pathways has been observed. These observations were made in isolated cell assays.
Structural Influence
- Variations in β–glucan linkages (β–1,3 vs. β–1,6) affect receptor binding. These variations also influence downstream signaling in vitro.
Cellular Interactions
- Maitake polysaccharides and mycelial extracts have been tested for mitogenic activity. These tests were conducted in isolated cells.
- They influence cellular pathways related to proliferation. They also affect signaling in laboratory models.
Complementary Compounds
- Ergosterol and other metabolites contribute to molecular interactions in cell-based assays.
Research Applications of Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides
- In vitro studies of polysaccharide-mediated signaling pathways
- Cellular assays for receptor binding and cytokine modulation
- Mitogenic activity in isolated immune and other cell types
- Comparative studies of β-glucan structural variations
Why Choose Purerawz for Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides?
Buy Maitake 30% Extract POLYSACCHARIDES for laboratory research use from our online shop. At Purerawz, we provide high-quality reference materials. Each research compound comes with a Certificate of Analysis for verification of purity and concentration.
Note:
Maitake 30% Extract POLYSACCHARIDES is an investigational compound currently undergoing clinical evaluation and has not been established as safe or effective for any therapeutic use
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Reference Links
Sun, N., Zhao, Y., & Yin, M. (2023). Extraction, purification, structure and bioactivities of Polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa (maitake): a review. Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization, 17(6), 6200–6213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-023-02133-x
Deng, G., Lin, H., Seidman, A., Fornier, M., D’Andrea, G., Wesa, K., Yeung, S., Cunningham-Rundles, S., Vickers, A. J., & Cassileth, B. (2009). A phase I/II trial of a polysaccharide extract from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in breast cancer patients: immunological effects. Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 135(9), 1215–1221. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00432-009-0562-z Cited for mechanistic research context only; does not imply human therapeutic use.
Kodama, N., Kakuno, T., & Nanba, H. (2003). Stimulation of the natural immune system in normal mice by polysaccharide from maitake mushrooms. Mycoscience, 44(3), 257–261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10267-003-0099-y
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