Glucans
- Name
- Glucans
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001022
- Description
Polysaccharides composed of repeating glucose units. They can consist of branched or unbranched chains in any linkages.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Dextran A low molecular weight dextran used as an adjunctive treatment of shock or impending shock due to hemorrhage, burns, surgery or other trauma, as well as the prophylaxis of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism during high-risk medical procedures. Hypromellose An ingredient used in a wide variety of medications, and is not an approved medication. Starch, corn Corn starch refers to the starch extracted from the corn grain that is commonly used as a food ingredient and chemical additive. Starch is any of a group of polysaccharides... Trehalose Cabaletta has been used in trials studying the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Icodextrin An iso-osmotic solution used for continuous peritoneal dialysis or automated peritoneal dialysis. Maltose A sugar used as a sweetener and an inactive ingredient in drug products. Microcrystalline cellulose A polysaccharide with glucose units linked as in CELLOBIOSE. It is the chief constituent of plant fibers, cotton being the purest natural form of the substance. As a raw material,... Amylopectin Amylopectin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01708694 (Role of Slowly Digesible Starch on Diabetes Risk Factors). Amylose Amylose is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01027325 (Resistant Starch Insulin Sensitivity Trial). Inulin Historically used in an important medical test of renal function, specifically a measure of glomerular filtration rate. Sometimes used to help relieve symptoms of diabetes mellitus - a condition characterised... Hydroxypropyl cellulose A cellulose ether used to treat dry eyes. Cellobiose A disaccharide consisting of two glucose units in beta (1-4) glycosidic linkage. Obtained from the partial hydrolysis of cellulose. [PubChem] Maltotetraose Not Available Trehalose-6-Phosphate Not Available Cellotetraose Not Available Betadex Not Available CRLX101 Investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified) and solid tumors. Sugammadex A modified gamma cyclodextrin used to reverse neuromuscular blockade induced by vecuronium bromide and rocuronium bromide which are agents used for anesthesia. Dextrin 2-sulfate Investigated for use/treatment in HIV prevention. Sodium cellulose phosphate Sodium cellulose phosphate is used to treat hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria. It has been used to prevent kidney stones. This compound is an ion-exchange resin that can not be absorbed by... Ferric carboxymaltose An iron replacement therapy used to treat iron deficiency anemia in children and adults with intolerance or inadequate clinical response to oral iron, and in adult patients who have non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease. Hydroxyethyl Starch A plasma volume substitute used to treat and prevent hypovolemia. Pentastarch A plasma volume expander used as an adjunct in the management of shock due to hemorrhage, surgery, sepsis, burns or other trauma. Ferumoxides Not Annotated Carboxymethylcellulose A compound used as an ophthalmic lubricant. Methylcellulose A compound used as a bulk forming laxative and is not an approved medication. Gleptoferron Colloid solution of ferric hydroxide, dextran & glucoheptonic acid. Hydroxyethyl cellulose An ingredient used in formulations to alleviate irritation of the skin. Brexanolone Brexanolone is a synthetic neuroactive steroid gamma-aminobutyric acid A (GABA(a)) receptor positive modulator indicated for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in adult women [FDA Label][A176080, A176083, F4063, F4066, F4072]. Sizofiran A beta-D-glucan obtained from the Aphyllophoral fungus Schizophyllum commune. It is used as an immunoadjuvant in the treatment of neoplasms, especially tumors found in the stomach. Sizofiran has been used... Lentinan Not Annotated Dextranomer Not Annotated Oxidized cellulose Not Annotated Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose modulates bacterial binding to salivary pellicle; moderately effective in preventing plaque formation. Hydroxypropyl betadex Hydroxypropyl betadex is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03471143 (Study of IV VTS-270 for Infantile Liver Disease Associated With Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C). Maltitol Not Annotated Hiltonol Not Available - Drugs & Drug Targets