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ChEBI

agar

Term ID
CHEBI:2509
Synonyms
Definition
A complex mixture of polysaccharides extracted from species of red algae. Its two main components are agarose and agaropectin. Agarose is the component responsible for the high-strength gelling properties of agar, while agaropectin provides the viscous properties.
References
  • cas:9002-18-0
  • kegg.compound:C08815
  • pubmed:25603143
  • pubmed:25842535
  • pubmed:25959629
  • pubmed:26043937
  • pubmed:26050892
  • pubmed:26116384
  • reaxys:8538728
  • wikipedia.en:Agar
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Resources
CTD
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from agar
Phenotype where environments contain agar
Phenotype modified by environments containing agar
Phenotype affecting agar
Human Disease Model
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