| PolysacDB ID | 1042 |
| Carbohydrate Name | Glucan (Drugpedia) |
| Carbohydrate Class | Capsular polysaccharide |
| Microbe | Neurospora crassa (NCBI Taxonomy) (Drugpedia) |
| Basic Structure | Glucans are a heterogeneous group of glucose polymers, consisting of a backbone of β(1-->3)-linked β-D-glucopyranosyl units with β(1-->6)-linked side chains of varying distribution and length
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| BCSDB Structure | N/A |
| Proposed functions | Activates leukocytes, stimulating their phagocytic, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial activities, including the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen intermediates |
| Antigenic Nature used to produce antibodies | Homogenous suspension of hyphal walls. |
| Carrier Name | Nil |
| Conjugation Method | Nil |
| Antibodies | S4D1 |
| Antibody type and class | IgM |
| Assay System | ELISA, immunofluorescence |
| Cross-reactivity | This antibody was cross-reactive with A.nidulans, Schiz.commune. |
| Proposed epitopes | 1,3-α-glucan |
| IEDB Epitope | N/A |
| Proposed Utility | Screening of fungi for presence of 1,3-α-glucan in hyphae cell wall. |
| Curator ID | AA + AS |
| Date of Curation | 13-01-2010
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| References | 9245814 |