Curdlan, mostly produced by Agrobacterium species and Alcaligenes faecalis, is a high molecular weight linear (1,3)-β-D-glucan. It is a pathogen-associated molecular-pattern (PAMP) recognized by the C-type lectin receptor dectin-1. Activation of dectin-1 results in signaling transduction, production of cytokines, and eventually activation of immune system.

Synonyms: Poly β-(1,3)-glucan, poly(1→3)-β-D-glucan

CAS Number: 54724-00-4

Source: Alcaligenes faecalis var. myxogenes

Total carbohydrate Content: >96%

Monosaccharide Composition (Glucose): ≥99%

Monosaccharide composition analysis of curdlan by HPLC after PMP-derivation

The ¹H-NMR spectrum of Curdlan

The ¹³C-NMR spectrum of Curdlan 

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