Dextran sulfate sodium for colitis (DSS)

Dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) is the goldened standard for inducing colitis in experimental animals. DSS is a dextran sulfate with a mean molecular with of 40 kDa and a sulfur content of 17-19 %. About 40 years ago, TdB Labs was involved in the work which led to the development of colitis grade DSS.