Carrageenans (ι, κ, and γ) are linear sulfated glycans used as plant defense eliciting and anti-viral agents. Carrageenans are used to suppress immune response in vivo and in vitro via mechanisms believed to involve selective cytopathic effect on macrophages. ι, κ and γ?Carrageenans vary at the level of sulfation and may be studied comparatively to determine their differential protective, antiviral, and immunosuppression activities.
Carrageenans (ι, κ, and γ) are linear sulfated glycans used as plant defense eliciting and anti-viral agents. Carrageenans are used to suppress immune response in vivo and in vitro via mechanisms believed to involve selective cytopathic effect on macrophages. ι, κ and γ?Carrageenans vary at the level of sulfation and may be studied comparatively to determine their differential protective, antiviral, and immunosuppression activities.