Dextran sulfate sodium salt, MW ca 8,000, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Dextran sulfate is used asa nucleic acid hybridization accelerant. The ability of the polymer to precipitate fibrinogen and low-density lipoproteins from plasma solutions has been used for analysis and for anticoagulant applications. Dextran Sulfate Sodium (DSS) which has proven to have versatile value in Biomedical/clinical research. DSS can be used to study Colitis (Inflammatory Bowel disease) as well as an antiviral as agent.

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