Chitosan oligosaccharide
Chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) is an oligomer of β- (1→4) -linked D-glucosamine. Chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) activates AMPK and inhibits inflammatory signaling pathways including NF-κB and MAPK pathways.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
148411-57-8
Product Name Alternative
COS
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
AMPK; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Epigenetics; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; PI3K/Akt/mTOR
Applications
Cancer-Kinase/protease
Field of Research
Cancer; Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Chitosan_oligosaccharide_COS.html
Purity
91.0
Solubility
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
[Chitosanoligosaccharide]
References & Citations
[1]Muanprasat C, et al. Chitosan oligosaccharide: Biological activities and potential therapeutic applications. Pharmacol Ther. 2017 Feb;170:80-97|[2]Kong SZ, et al. Anti-photoaging effects of chitosan oligosaccharide in ultraviolet-irradiated hairless mouse skin. Exp Gerontol. 2018 Mar;103:27-34.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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