Application

Dextran is a branched glucan composed of linear α(1→6) linked glucose units and α (1→3) link initiated branches. Dextran ranges in size from 10,000 to 150,000 Kd. Dextrans are used in many applications as volume extenders, stabilizers, matrix components, binding platforms, lubricants, and physical structure components.Dextran 40 is used in the development of new improved preservation solutions for organ transplantation. Dextran 40 may be used to determine cell tightness and flux parameters across cell layers. Dextran 40 is used as a colloidal plasma volume extender.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dextran, a branched glucan composed of linear α (1→6) linked glucose units and α (1→3) link-initiate branches are used in several applications as stabilizers, matrix components, binding platforms, lubricants, and physical structure components. Dextran 40 is used in the development of new improved preservation solutions for organ transplantation. It may be used to determine cell tightness and flux parameters across cell layers. Dextran 40 is also used as a colloidal plasma volume extender.

Packaging

500 g in poly bottle