Maitake Powder 30% Extract POLYSACCHARIDES

Overview of Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides

Maitake extract is a research-grade mushroom extract derived from Grifola frondosa. It contains polysaccharides, including beta-glucans, along with ergosterol and other metabolites. This extract is intended for laboratory research. It is used to study molecular interactions, signaling pathways, and cellular activity.

Chemical and Molecular Properties

Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides
PubChem CID	Not available (extract is a complex mixture of polysaccharides)
Molecular Formula	Not applicable (polysaccharide mixture; β–glucan and α–glucan)
Molecular Weight	Variable; typically high–molecular–weight β-glucans (100 kDa – >1 MDa) depending on extraction method
Source	Grifola frondosa fruiting body and mycelium
Major Constituents	Major Constituents β-glucans (β–1,3 / β–1,6 polysaccharides), minor α-glucans, proteins, ergosterol, and other fungal metabolites
CAS	Not applicable (natural extract, not a single chemical)
Labeling	Research Use Only (RUO); not for human or animal use
Classification	Natural fungal extract (polysaccharide-rich mushroom extract)
Storage Temperature	Lyophilized: –20°C or colder
Solubility	Partially soluble in water; limited solubility in organic solvents
Safety	Handle with gloves, lab coat, and eye protection; use fume hood if dust/aerosol is possible; not for ingestion or animal/human use

Various Mechanisms of Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides

Polysaccharide Activity

Beta-glucans interact with receptors on cultured immune-related cells. This interaction triggers intracellular signaling.
Activation of cytokine-related pathways has been observed. These observations were made in isolated cell assays.

Structural Influence

Variations in β–glucan linkages (β–1,3 vs. β–1,6) affect receptor binding. These variations also influence downstream signaling in vitro.

Cellular Interactions

Maitake polysaccharides and mycelial extracts have been tested for mitogenic activity. These tests were conducted in isolated cells.
They influence cellular pathways related to proliferation. They also affect signaling in laboratory models.

Complementary Compounds

Ergosterol and other metabolites contribute to molecular interactions in cell-based assays.

Research Applications of Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides

In vitro studies of polysaccharide-mediated signaling pathways
Cellular assays for receptor binding and cytokine modulation

Mitogenic activity in isolated immune and other cell types
Comparative studies of β-glucan structural variations

Why Choose Purerawz for Maitake 30% Extract Polysaccharides?

Buy Maitake 30% Extract POLYSACCHARIDES for laboratory research use from our online shop. At Purerawz, we provide high-quality reference materials. Each research compound comes with a Certificate of Analysis for verification of purity and concentration.

Note:

Maitake 30% Extract POLYSACCHARIDES is an investigational compound currently undergoing clinical evaluation and has not been established as safe or effective for any therapeutic use

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Reference Links

Sun, N., Zhao, Y., & Yin, M. (2023). Extraction, purification, structure and bioactivities of Polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa (maitake): a review. Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization, 17(6), 6200–6213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-023-02133-x

Deng, G., Lin, H., Seidman, A., Fornier, M., D’Andrea, G., Wesa, K., Yeung, S., Cunningham-Rundles, S., Vickers, A. J., & Cassileth, B. (2009). A phase I/II trial of a polysaccharide extract from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in breast cancer patients: immunological effects. Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 135(9), 1215–1221. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00432-009-0562-z Cited for mechanistic research context only; does not imply human therapeutic use.

Kodama, N., Kakuno, T., & Nanba, H. (2003). Stimulation of the natural immune system in normal mice by polysaccharide from maitake mushrooms. Mycoscience, 44(3), 257–261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10267-003-0099-y