Zymosan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012828",
  "term": "Zymosan",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A complex carbohydrate derived from the cell walls of yeast, primarily Saccharomyces cerevisiae, known for its ability to activate the innate immune system. It acts as a pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP) and is recognized by pattern recognition receptors, such as Toll-like receptor 2. Zymosan is a potent activator of the alternative pathway of the complement system.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "alternative pathway",
    "complement system",
    "properdin"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1261 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/zymosan/"
}