Anti-coagulation agent in cell media; Selective precipitation of lipoproteins; Acceleration of DNA hybridisation; Releasing DNA from DNA-histones complexes; Inhibition tRNA-binding to ribosomes; Inhibition of ribonucleases; Anti-viral properties; Used in cosmetics for anti-inflammation properties and osmotic retention of water; Separation of microorganisms and macromolecules; Adjuvant in vaccines; Studies of perm selectivity of membranes.