Dextran sulfate sodium salt (MW 450000-550000) is a is a polymer of anhydroglucose with the molecular weight range of 450000-550000. Dextran sulfate sodium salt inhibits the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus by preventing the adsorption of the virus into host cells[1].
[1]. Baba M, et al. Mechanism of inhibitory effect of dextran sulfate and heparin on replication of human immunodeficiency virus in vitro. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1988 Aug;85(16):6132-6.
















