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pectin

CHEBI:CHEBI_17309

Definition

Any mixture of complex, colloidal, macromolecular plant galacturonans containing a large proportion of D-galactopyranosyluronic acid residues in alpha-(1->4) linkage, the carboxy groups of which may be esterified to varying degrees by methyl groups or be partially or completely converted into salts. The structure shown is that of the parent polygalacturonan.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
H2O(C6H8O6)n
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • pectic substance
  • Pectin
  • pectina
  • pectinas
  • pectine
  • pectines
  • pectins
  • Pektin
  • Pektine
  • Poly(1,4-alpha-D-galacturonide)
  • poly[(1->4)-alpha-D-GalpA]

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
32987
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Wikipedia:Pectin
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CHEBI:17309

Additional References

Wikipedia:Pectin

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