Gentiobiose was used in binding aays to determine if coelomic cytolytic factor 1 (CCF-1) binds to -13-glucans to stimulate the pro-PO-activating system.

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D-Gentiobiose is incorporated in the chemical structure of Crocin a natural carotenoid derived from the flowers crocus and gardenia that has been shown to be a potent antioxidant. Also shown to have an antiproliferative action against cancer cells in vitro. Possible antidepressant properties.