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Karaya Gum (Gum, Karaya)

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.
Also Known As:
Gum, Karaya; Indian Tragacanth; Karaya, Gum; Gum Karaya; Tragacanth, Indian; Karaya gum
Networked: 21 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 4 trials/studies)

Drug Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Dhua, Manabendra: 1 article (12/2020)
2. Maiti, Sabyasachi: 1 article (12/2020)
3. Sen, Kalyan Kumar: 1 article (12/2020)
4. Ackermann, Maximilian: 1 article (01/2019)
5. Muñoz-Espí, Rafael: 1 article (01/2019)
6. Müller, Werner E G: 1 article (01/2019)
7. Neufurth, Meik: 1 article (01/2019)
8. Schröder, Heinz C: 1 article (01/2019)
9. Tolba, Emad: 1 article (01/2019)
10. Wang, Xiaohong: 1 article (01/2019)

Related Diseases

1. Warts (Wart)
2. Intestinal Fistula
3. Gastrointestinal Diseases (Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders)
4. Body Weight (Weight, Body)
5. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Salts
2. Gum Arabic (Acacia, Gum)
3. Bismuth
4. Aluminum
5. Salicylic Acid (2 Hydroxybenzoic Acid)
6. Colloids (Colloid)
7. Agar
8. Cryogels
9. Laxatives
10. Tragacanth (Gum Tragacanth)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
2. Skin Care
3. Microspheres (Microsphere)
4. Electrodes (Electrode)