MEDIOCON INC – Lentinan is a biologically active polysaccharide derived from the fruiting body or mycelial material of the shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes). It is primarily characterized as a β-(1→3)-D-glucan with β-(1→6) branching and is classified as an immunomodulatory polysaccharide.
Lentinan is a naturally derived β-glucan polysaccharide associated with Lentinula edodes. Unlike conventional small-molecule APIs, lentinan is a heterogeneous macromolecular polysaccharide, and its molecular size and exact composition can vary according to the source and manufacturing process. ChEBI describes lentinan as a 1,3-β-glucan with β-1,6 branching and reports an approximate molecular weight around 500,000 Da.
Product Name: Lentinan
CAS Number: 37339-90-5
Source: Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom)
Chemical Class: β-Glucan polysaccharide
Structure: β-(1→3)-glucan backbone with β-(1→6) branching
Molecular Weight: Approximately 500,000 Da; molecular size may vary depending on preparation and characterization method
PubChem CID: 37723
ATC Classification: L03AX01 – Lentinan
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Because Lentinan is a complex polysaccharide rather than a conventional defined small molecule, quality evaluation may include identity, β-glucan content, molecular-weight distribution, purity, protein content, moisture, ash, microbial quality and other product-specific parameters.
The exact analytical acceptance criteria should be established according to the applicable product specification, intended application and regulatory requirements.
Lentinan has been studied and used as an immunomodulatory polysaccharide. It is classified by WHO ATC under the immunostimulant group L03AX01. Lentinan has also been investigated in oncology and immunological research.
Lentinan is generally described as a polysaccharide isolated from Lentinula edodes. Reported physical characteristics can vary between preparations because the material is a complex biological polysaccharide. Published sources describe its appearance as a light yellow to brown powder and report variable solubility depending on the preparation and test conditions.
Product availability, packaging configuration, Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS), technical specifications and other documentation should be confirmed with MEDIOCON INC according to the intended application and customer requirements.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to brown powder |
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