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Carrageenan

CHEBI:CHEBI_3435

Definition

A family of sulfated polysaccharides extracted from red seaweeds. The name is derived from a common name of red algae Chondrus crispus, "carrageen moss" (Irish moss).

Alternative Names

  • carrageenan
  • Carrageenan
  • carrageenans
  • carrageenin
  • carragheanin
  • carragheenan
  • carraghenan
  • carraghenans

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
1368862
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KEGG:D03411
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CHEBI:3435

Additional References

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