Curdlan - Dectin-1 Agonist

Beta-1,3-glucan from A. faecalis

ABOUT

Beta-1,3-glucan from Alcaligenes faecalis; Dectin-1 ligand

Curdlan is a high molecular weight linear polymer consisting of β-(1 -> 3)-linked glucose residues. Curdlan is produced as a water-insoluble polysaccharide by the soil bacterium, Alcaligenes faecalis.

Curdlan is recognized by the membrane bound Dectin-1 receptor leading to the CARD9-dependent activation of NF-κB and MAP kinases [1]. Furthermore, Dectin-1 signaling activates the NFAT transcription factor. Recent data suggest that Curdlan is also recognized by the cytosolic NLRP3 inflammasome complex which cooperates with Dectin-1 resulting in a robust activation of IL-1β–mediated inflammatory response [2].

 

References:

1. Goodridge HS. et al., 2009. Beta-glucan recognition by the innate immune system. Immunol Rev. 230(1):38-50.
2. Kankkunen P., 2010. (1,3)-beta-glucans activate both dectin-1 and NLRP3 inflammasome in human macrophages. J Immunol. 184(11):6335-42.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Synonyms
β-1,3-Glucan hydrate
CAS number
54724-00-4
Chemical formula

(-C6H10O5-)

Working concentration

10-100 µg/ml

Solubility

Water-insoluble

Tested applications

Dectin-1 activation using cellular assays

Quality control

The Dectin-1 activity has been tested using cellular assays., The presence of bacterial contamination (e.g. lipoproteins and endotoxins) has been assessed using HEK-Blue™ TLR2 and HEK-Blue™ TLR4 cells.

CONTENTS

Contents

  • Product: 
    Curdlan
  • Cat code: 
    tlrl-curd
  • Quantity: 
    1 g
Notes:

DO NOT FREEZE.

Shipping & Storage

  • Shipping method:  Room temperature
  • Storage:

    • Room temperature

    Caution:

    • Do not freeze

DOCUMENTS

Documents

Curdlan

Technical Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet

Certificate of analysis

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