Term Name: schizophyllan
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 )

Relationships
is a type of: beta-D-glucan exopolysaccharide