| Term Name: | schizophyllan |
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| Synonyms: | [3)-beta-D-Glc-(1->3)-[beta-D-Glc-(1->6)]-beta-D-Glc-(1->3)-beta-D-Glc-(1->]n, [3)-beta-D-Glcp-(1->3)-[beta-D-Glcp-(1->6)]-beta-D-Glcp-(1->3)-beta-D-Glcp-(1->]n, [3)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-[beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)]-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->]n, [3)-beta-D-glucosyl-(1->3)-[beta-D-glucosyl-(1->6)]-beta-D-glucosyl-(1->3)-beta-D-glucosyl-(1->]n, G4, Schizophyllan, Sizofiran, sizofiranum |
| Definition: | An exopolysaccharide produced by the basidiomycete Schizophyllum commune, consisting of a 1,3-β-D-glucan backbone with 1,6-β-D-glucosyl side chains; a multipurpose compound applicable in many fields, including the food industry and pharmacy. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:50653] ( EBI ) |