Schizophyllan

Schizophyllan
Names
	Other names Sizofiran
Identifiers
CAS Number	9050-67-3 ;
ChemSpider	23163 ;
KEGG	D01535 ;
PubChem CID	7848598;
UNII	7F763NNC9X ;
Properties
Chemical formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molar mass	variable
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Schizophyllan (Sonifilan, SPG) is a neutral extracellular polysaccharide produced by the fungus Schizophyllum commune. Schizophyllan is a β-1,3 beta-glucan with β-1,6 branching. Schizophyllan is also known as sizofiran.

Schizophyllan has a molecular weight of 450,000 Da, and a specific rotation in water of +18-24°. A chemically analogous polysaccharide, scleroglucan, is formed by the fungus Athelia rolfsii. Both polysaccharides share the chemical structure of the backbone with curdlan. It is known for several things, including its ability to stimulate the immune system, carry metals in water, aid in delivering drugs, and use in some nanofibers.^[1]

^ Kony, David B.; Damm, Wolfgang; Stoll, Serge; Van Gunsteren, Wilfred F.; Hunenberger, Philippe H. (2007). "Explicit-Solvent Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Polysaccharide Schizophyllan in Water". Biophysical Journal. 93 (2): 442–55. Bibcode:2007BpJ....93..442K. doi:10.1529/biophysj.106.086116. PMC 1896245. PMID 17237195.

[Kony2007-1] Kony, David B.; Damm, Wolfgang; Stoll, Serge; Van Gunsteren, Wilfred F.; Hunenberger, Philippe H. (2007). "Explicit-Solvent Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Polysaccharide Schizophyllan in Water". Biophysical Journal. 93 (2): 442–55. Bibcode:2007BpJ....93..442K. doi:10.1529/biophysj.106.086116. PMC 1896245. PMID 17237195.

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