Pectin is a heteropolysaccharide commercially derived from the cell wall of higher plants. It is composed of partially methylated polygalacturonic acid units linked in the positions 1-4. The carboxylic group... The carboxylic group of the constituents of pectin can exist in the form of esters, free acids, ammonium, potassium or sodium salts or as acid amides.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed · 1 reference
Pectin is an adsorbent that binds to bacteria, toxins and other irritants in the intestinal mucosa. Pectin is able to decrease the pH in the intestinal lumen and provides a soothing effect on the irritated mucosa.
- Primary indication
- Pectin is used in food as a gelling agent and stabilizer.Curator reviewed · 7 structured indications
- First approval
- Canada, 2008
- Code names
- E-440
- Brand names
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Which drugs share a target with Pectin, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?
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