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D6924

Dextran sulfate sodium salt from Leuconostoc spp.

average mol wt 9,000-20,000

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CAS Number:
9011-18-1
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00081551

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biological source

bacterial (Leuconostoc mesenteroides)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]/D 90 to 105 °, c = 6% (w/v)

mol wt

average mol wt 9,000-20,000

composition

Sulfur Content, 16.0-19.0%

color

white to off-white

useful pH range

5.5 - 8.0

solubility

H2O: 100 mg/mL

storage temp.

room temp

Quality Level

200

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General description

Dextran sulfate sodium is a natural polymer of α-1,6-D-glucopyranose. It is a hydrophilic, biodegradable, and biocompatible polyanionic polymer. This highly branched polysaccharide has 1,6 and 1,4 glycosidic linkages, consisting of 2.3 sulfate groups per glucosyl unit.

Application

Dextran sulfate sodium salt from Leuconostoc spp. has been used:
  • to evaluate the participation of sulfated glycans on the interaction of recombinant human proacrosin/acrosin with zona pellucida (ZP) glycoproteins
  • to inject into the vitreous cavity of embryonic day five chick embryos to assess the eye size and to study its impact on cell proliferation in the retina
  • to test the structural specificity of binding of TNF-stimulated gene 6 (TSG-6) to immobilized hyaluronan (HA)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dextran sulfate may exhibit anti-coagulant and antiviral properties. It may also help to lower cholesterol levels. It is extensively used as a plasma volume expander and fibrinolytic in the medical field. Dextran sulfate can also be used as a cross-linker for chitosan (CH).

Other Notes

To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Dextrans for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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  3. What is the sulfate content of Product D6924, Dextran sulfate sodium salt?

    The sulfate content is approximately 17%, which corresponds to two sulfate groups per glucose unit.

  4. Can solutions of Product D6924, Dextran sulfate sodium salt, be autoclaved?

    Neutral solutions of dextran sulfate may be sterilized by autoclaving at 110-115°C for 30 minutes.

  5. What is the average molecular weight for Product D6924, Dextran sulfate sodium salt?

    The average molecular weight can vary from lot-to-lot. Lot number 068K1121 has an average molecular weight of 15.6 kDa.

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Willi Halfter
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 49(8), 3289-3298 (2008-03-26)
The vitreous body (VB) is a transparent, extracellular matrix structure that fills the vitreous cavity of the eye. Major constituents of the VB are hyaluronic acid (HA) and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), both of which are highly charged, linear carbohydrate polymers. The
Osama A Madkhali et al.
Scientific reports, 11(1), 9914-9914 (2021-05-12)
The purpose of this study was to develop a novel nano antibacterial formulation of dextran sulfate sodium polymer. The dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) nanoparticles were formulated with gelation technique. The nanoparticles exhibited significant physicochemical and effective antibacterial properties, with zeta
Laura I Furlong et al.
Fertility and sterility, 83(6), 1780-1790 (2005-06-14)
To characterize proacrosin/acrosin interaction with isolated zona pellucida (ZP) components. Prospective study. Basic research laboratory. Recombinant proteins derived from human proacrosin (Rec-40, Rec-30, Rec-20, Rec-10, and Rec-6) and from human ZP glycoproteins (rec-hZPA, ZPB, and ZPC). In vitro binding assay
Hans-Georg Wisniewski et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 280(15), 14476-14484 (2005-02-09)
TSG-6 protein, up-regulated in inflammatory lesions and in the ovary during ovulation, shows anti-inflammatory activity and plays an essential role in female fertility. Studies in murine models of acute inflammation and experimental arthritis demonstrated that TSG-6 has a strong anti-inflammatory
Yi-Nan Zhang et al.
ACS nano, 14(8), 9478-9490 (2020-06-02)
Nanovaccines need to be transported to lymph node follicles to induce humoral immunity and generate neutralizing antibodies. Here, we discovered that subcapsular sinus macrophages play a barrier role to prevent nanovaccines from accessing lymph node follicles. This is illustrated by
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