Dextran sulfate, high sulfate (MW 5000)

Dextran sulfate, high sulfate (MW 5000), is a sulfated polysaccharide that functions as a biopolymer. It exhibits antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and wound-healing properties. Additionally, dextran sulfate can be utilized as an additive in cell culture media to prevent cell aggregation and serves as a gelling agent in cosmetics.