Gum arabic

• CAT Number: I017690
• CAS Number: 9000-01-5
• Molecular Weight: 200-300
• Purity: ≥95%

Gum Arabic (Arabic gum) is a branched-chain, complex polysaccharide derive from A. Senegal. Gum Arabic is an anti-oxidant, and can protect against experimental hepatic-, renal- and cardiac toxicities. Gum Arabic also can be used in immunohistochemistry[1][2][3].

Reference

[1]. Protective effect of arabic gum against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Pharmacological Research. Volume 48, Issue 6, December 2003, Pages 631-635.

[2]. Ali BH , et al. Biological effects of gum arabic: a review of some recent research. Food Chem Toxicol. 2009 Jan;47(1):1-8.
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[3]. Gilerovitch HG, et al. The use of electron microscopic immunocytochemistry with silver-enhanced 1.4-nm gold particles to localize GAD in the cerebellar nuclei. J Histochem Cytochem. 1995 Mar;43(3):337-43.
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