The storage glucan of Phaeocystis globosa (prymnesiophyceae) cells

I Janse, M van Rijssel, P.J van Hall, G.J Gerwig, J.C Gottschal, R.A Prins

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A non-colony-forming axenic strain of Phaeocystis globosa (Harlot) Lagerheim was shown to produce a water-soluble beta-D-glucan. This glucan consisted of about 20 glucose units, mainly (1 --> 3)-linked, with branching at position 6. Therefore, it can be classified as a chrysolaminaran. Glucan production occurred mainly during the stationary growth phase and resulted in concentrations as high as 76 pg glucose per cell. When cultures were deprived of light the glucans were consumed, which supports their possible role as compounds used for temporary storage of energy.

Originele taal-2English
Pagina's (van-tot)382 - 387
Aantal pagina's6
TijdschriftJournal of Phycology
Volume32
Nummer van het tijdschrift3
StatusPublished - jun.-1996

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