Karaya Gum

"Karaya Gum" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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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.

Descriptor ID

D007618

MeSH Number(s)

D05.750.078.739.625

D09.698.700.625

D20.215.721.249.625

Concept/Terms

Karaya Gum

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Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Macromolecular Substances [D05]
Polymers [D05.750]
Biopolymers [D05.750.078]
Plant Gums [D05.750.078.739]
Karaya Gum [D05.750.078.739.625]
Carbohydrates [D09]
Polysaccharides [D09.698]
Plant Gums [D09.698.700]
Karaya Gum [D09.698.700.625]
Complex Mixtures [D20]
Biological Agents [D20.215]
Plant Exudates [D20.215.721]
Plant Gums [D20.215.721.249]
Karaya Gum [D20.215.721.249.625]

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