Glycogen is an inert carrier which significantly increases the efficiency of extracted DNA and RNA by ethanol precipitation. It is an analogue of starch, has a similar structure to amylopectin, and functions as a secondary long-term energy storage. Glycogen is suitable as a carrier substance for nucleic acids precipitation. Glycogen is a branched polymer of glucose synthesized by animal cells for energy storage and release. It is constructed of predominantly α1→4 glycosidic bonds with branches created throμgh α1→6 glycosidic bonds.An inert carrier which significantly increases the efficiency of extracted DNA and RNA by ethanol precipitation. Usually used to induce inflammation and to promote extravasation of granulocytes and neutrophils in animal models after intraperitoneal injection. Glycogen also acts as a vascular permeability probe. Glycogen is an inert carrier which significantly increases the efficiency of extracted DNA and RNA by ethanol precipitation. It is an analogue of starch, has a similar structure to amylopectin, and functions as a secondary long-term energy storage. Glycogen is suitable as a carrier substance for nucleic acids precipitation. Glycogen is a branched polymer of glucose synthesized by animal cells for energy storage and release. It is constructed of predominantly α1→4 glycosidic bonds with branches created through α1→6 glycosidic bonds. An inert carrier which significantly increases the efficiency of extracted DNA and RNA by ethanol precipitation.