Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

Methyl cellulose has been used:as a supplement for culturing multicellular spheroids of SH-SY5Y cellsas a supplement for culturing tumor cell spheroidsto generate and study the rheological behavior of aqueous mullite-albumin-methylcellulose systems

Biochem/physiol Actions

Methyl cellulose (MC) acts as a laxative and is hydrophilic. It has therapeutic effects against constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticulosis due to its bulk-forming and stool softening properties. MC has the potential to treat patients with ileostomiesand colostomies. It may also be used as a stabilizer and emulsifier. MC is a component of eye drops and contact lens solutions.

General description

Methyl cellulose (MC) is a simple derivative of cellulose.

Packaging

100, 250, 500 g in poly bottle