(+)-Arabinogalactan
SIGMA/10830 - from larch wood
Synonym: Polyarabinogalactan
CAS Number: 9036-66-2
EC Number: 232-910-0
MDL Number: MFCD00062638
Product Type: Chemical
biological source | larch wood |
form | solid |
impurities | ≤15% water |
mp | >200 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 |
solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly turbid, colorless to slightly brownish-yellow |
Application: | Larch Arabinogalactan, a plant-derived biopolymer, is an excellent dietary fiber that has been shown to increase the production of short-chain fatty acids, principally butyrate and propionate, and to decrease the generation and absorption of ammonia. Larch arabinogalactan can stimulate natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxicity, enhance other functional aspects of the immune system, and inhibit the metastasis of tumor cells to the liver. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Dietary fiber that enhances immune system function by stimulating natural killer (NK) cell activity. |
Packaging: | 25, 100 g in glass bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | >200 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352201 |