DEXTRAN
\dˈɛkstɹən], \dˈɛkstɹən], \d_ˈɛ_k_s_t_ɹ_ə_n]\
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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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A carbohydrate, C6H10C5, resembling cellulose, contained in the envelopes of Streptococcus mesenterioides and in yeast. Derived from dextrose by fermentation (D. fermentation), and converted into sugar by boiling with dilute acids.
By Alexander Duane
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