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Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Carbohydrates [D09] » Polysaccharides » Glucans » Starch
Description
Any of a group of polysaccharides of the general formula (C6-H10-O5)n, composed of a long-chain polymer of glucose in the form of amylose and amylopectin. It is the chief storage form of energy reserve (carbohydrates) in plants. MeSH
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Inulin
3 drugs (1 approved, 2 experimental)
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