zymosan
Zymosan is a complex mixture derived from the cell walls of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is a widely used biological reagent in immunology research to stimulate innate immune responses. The primary components of zymosan include beta-glucans, chitin, and mannoproteins, which are recognized by specific pattern recognition receptors on immune cells.
When introduced into a biological system, zymosan can activate various immune pathways. Its beta-glucan content is
Researchers utilize zymosan to study a range of immunological phenomena, including inflammation, phagocytosis, cytokine production, and