What Does Zymosan Mean?

Zymosan is a glucan with repeating glucose units connected by β-1,3-glycosidic linkages. It binds to TLR 2 and Dectin-1. Zymosan is a ligand found on the surface of fungi, like yeast. Zymosan is prepared from yeast cell wall and consists of protein-carbohydrate complexes.

What is zymosan used for?

Zymosan is prepared from yeast cell wall and consists of protein-carbohydrate complexes. It is used to induce experimental sterile inflammation.

What is a zymosan particle?

Zymosan particles are yeast cell walls. They are large, easily seen, and are rapidly taken up by phagocytic cells. As with carbon, uptake of zymosan offers a rapid, relatively simple assay of phagocytic activity.

Alexander Ross

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