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Icodextrin is a glucose polymer derived from the enzymatic hydrolysis of corn starch. It is a complex carbohydrate composed of glucose units linked together, primarily by alpha-1,4 glycosidic bonds. The molecular weight of icodextrin typically ranges from 2,000 to 11,000 daltons, with an average molecular weight of around 5,000 daltons. This relatively high molecular weight contributes to its unique physiological properties.
In medical applications, icodextrin is primarily used as an osmotic agent in peritoneal dialysis solutions. Its
Beyond peritoneal dialysis, icodextrin has been investigated for other potential therapeutic uses, although its primary application