Dextran is a type of carbohydrate made up of sugar molecules linked together in a chain-like structure. It is commonly used in medical and scientific applications, such as in blood plasma expanders or as a thickening agent. Full definition
Another study showed that VPA could suppress proinflammatory cytokine synthesis and reduce the severity of dextran sodium sulfate — induced colitis (29). (jimmunol.org)
«Herein, we examined if, relative to a grain - based mouse diet (chow), compositionally defined diet consumption would impact development of intestinal inflammation induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) and moreover, whether DSS - induced colitis might also be attenuated by diets supplemented with inulin. (ketotic.org)
Techniques such as dextran backfills, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy will be used to understand the molecular cues involved in this phenomenon. (bowdoin.edu)