[The sodium salt of sulfuric acid esters of glucose polymers. Dextran is produced by the action of the bacterium Leuconostoc mesenteroides and of other microorganisms on sucrose. This agent possesses strong hydrophilic properties and binds to various membranes, particularly those with a positive charge. (NCI04) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0079225 - Carbohydrate
- Pharmacologic Substance