Galactoarabinan (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Arabinogalactan; Larch arabinogalactan; Larch Arabinogalactan; Larch gum; Polyarabinogalactan

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Galactoarabinan is a highly branched polysaccharide consisting of a galactan main chain with side chains of galactose and arabinose. Arabinogalactan is found in plants and mycobacteria, including gum arabic.

The microbial galactoarabinan is a main component of the mycobacterial cell wall. Here the substance is mostly bound to glycoproteins.

In cosmetic formulations galactoarabinan is used as film former. The substance forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer