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Carbohydrates > Polysaccharides > Glucans > Dextrans
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Specialty Uses of Chemicals > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Biopolymers > Glucans > Dextrans
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Macromolecular Substances > Polymers > Biopolymers > Glucans > Dextrans

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Dextrans  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Dextran Derivatives

Scope note

  • A group of glucose polymers made by certain bacteria. Dextrans are used therapeutically as plasma volume expanders and anticoagulants. They are also commonly used in biological experimentation and in industry for a wide variety of purposes.

History note

  • 79; was DEXTRAN 1963-78

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003911

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