Guluronan
Guluronan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the cell walls of brown algae, a type of marine seaweed. It is a linear polymer composed of repeating units of guluronic acid and mannuronic acid, which are uronic acids. The specific arrangement and proportions of these two monomers can vary depending on the species of brown algae and environmental conditions, leading to different structural properties.
These polymers are alginates, a group of polysaccharides that are characterized by their ability to form gels
Guluronan and other alginates have found various applications due to their unique properties. They are used