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Poly-L-γ-glutamic acid sodium salt

suitable for drug transporter assays, Mol wt ≥750,000

Synonym(s):

γ-PGA

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About This Item

CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.26

product name

Poly-L-γ-glutamic acid sodium salt,

form

powder

mol wt

≥750,000

technique(s)

drug transporter assay: suitable

color

white to off-white

application(s)

cell analysis

storage temp.

−20°C

Application

High molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid (γPGA) was found to increase levels of NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity and INF-γ secretion in C57BL/6 mice. Biodegradable γ-PGA nanoparticles have been evaluated for use as antigen delivery carriers and delivery of influenza virus hemagglutin (HA) vaccine. Additional life science applications for γ-PGA include uses in biodegradable fibers and nanofiber sheets, hydrogels, and cryoprotectants.

Other Notes

High molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid is a polymer of glutamic acid connected by amide linkages between α-amino and γ-carboxylic acid groups. γ-PGA is produced by fermentation in Bacillus species. The subunits are predominantly L-isomer.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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