Merck, D5376-100G, Dextran from Leuconostoc mesenteroides

Dextrans, a class of polysaccharides primarily composed of glucose units linked by alpha-(1-6) bonds, exhibit versatile properties. These water-soluble, high molecular-weight dextran polymers find extensive use in various biomedical applications. The specific structure of dextran can vary, depending on the microbial strain responsible for its production. Due to their unique attributes, dextrans play crucial roles in biochemical, cell culture, drug delivery studies, and biomedical research.