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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Karaya Gum
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Goma de Karaya
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Goma de Karaya
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Synonyms English:
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Gum Karaya
Gum, Karaya
Indian Tragacanth
Karaya, Gum
Tragacanth, Indian
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Tree Number:
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D05.750.078.739.625
D09.698.700.625
D20.215.721.249.625
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Definition English:
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Polysaccharide gum from Sterculia urens (STERCULIA). It is used as a suspending or stabilizing agent in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; a bulk-forming laxative; a surgical lubricant and adhesive; and in the treatment of skin ulcers. |
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Pharmacological Action:
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Tissue Adhesives
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History Note English:
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91(78); was see under POLYSACCHARIDES 1978-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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7786
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Unique Identifier:
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D007618
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Similar:
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DeCS
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