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acemannan
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Mannans
Definition
: Polysaccharides consisting of mannose units.
Other names
Mannan
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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acemannan [ Alovex,Aliminase,CARN 1000,CARN 750,CARN-1000,CARN-750,Carrasyn Oral Wound Dressing,Carrisyn,Carryisyn,polymannoacetate ]
RN refers to (D)-isomer; extract of the Aloe barbadensis plant
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*Mannans
Gels
Plant Extracts
Pharma Action
Adjuvants, Immunologic
;
Antineoplastic Agents
;
Antiviral Agents
;
Gastrointestinal Agents
Int J Immunopharmacol 1988;10(8):967