[polymers of alternating sugar acids and aminosugars, which may be sulfated or otherwise further substituted; contribute to adhesion, elasticity, viscosity, etc., of extracellular substances. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0017973 - Carbohydrate
- Biologically Active Substance
Relation/PAR: glycan
Relation/CHD: chondroitin
HYALURONATE
sulfomucopolysaccharide
chondroitin
heparin
heparan sulfate
Hyaluronic Acid