Zymosan (preactivated)(Cat#: CTR-011)
Zymosan is primarily composed of the highly cross-linked polysaccharides alpha-D-mannan, beta-D-glucan, and other minor polysaccharide polymers. This product has been pre-activated to develop its full complement-activating activity and is sold as a suspension in saline.
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Specifications
| Application |
Zymosan is used as an activator of the alternative pathway of complement and as a target for phagocytosis by PMN, macrophages and other phagocytic cells. It can be used to consume complement and generate all of the complement activation products such as C3a, C5a, SC5b-9, iC3b, Ba, Bb, etc. Zymosan will activate all three pathways of complement. |
| Form |
Frozen suspension |
| Concentration |
1 x 109 zymosan particles/mL (10 mg/mL) |
| Storage |
Storage at -70°C. |
Customer Review
I've had no problem using the Zymosan in my lab work
Excellent
I purchased the Zymosan product for a series of immunology experiments I had planned and I've been very pleased with the results. The Zymosan was properly preactivated. Good value for the price.
This is a high-quality Zymosan
Excellent
Shipped in proper packaging and arrived in great condition. Zymosan performed as expected in the lab tests, no complaints.
Consistent, reliable, and easy to use
Excellent
This Zymosan performed as expected, and was well-priced. I'll definitely order again for my future research needs. The product quality is fantastic and consistent across batches.
Really good quality Zymosan
Excellent
As a repeat customer, I can vouch for the quality of this Zymosan. Always performs upto expectations. And this preactivated Zymosan is easy to work with and performed well under my experimental conditions.
For Research Use Only. Not for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Applications.
