Real-World Uses


The role of Dextran in cryopreservation
This article explores how dextran is used in cryopreservation, its mechanism of action, and how newer dextran-based formulations are shaping the next generation of cryoprotective strategies.
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Dextran in Medical Devices: Enabling the Next Generation of Functional Biomaterials
Dextran is evolving from a well-known biomaterial into a key driver of performance in modern medical devices. Discover how it enables the next generation of functional biomaterials.
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Comprehensive Guide to Dextran in Eye Drops
From hydration and comfort to enhanced formulation stability, dextran plays a quiet but powerful role in today’s ophthalmic products.
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From Tissue Engineering to Drug Delivery: Dextran Enables Diverse Biomedical Solutions
Discover how dextran is redefining hydrogel innovation.
A new study from Aalborg University shows how Pharmacosmos dextran enables the development of safer, photoinitiator-free, and tunable hydrogels — paving the way for breakthroughs in tissue engineering, 3D bioprinting, and drug delivery.
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