heparan sulfate

Introduction

Composed of alternating sulfated (2,6) glucosamine & glucuronate- 2-sulfate residues (1,4 alpha linkage). Iduronate & its 2-sulfate are present in variable amounts. Heparan sulfate is like heparin, but contains fewer N- & O-linked sulfates (1,4 alpha linkage).

More general terms

• glycosaminoglycan

More specific terms

• heparan sulfate proteoglycan

Component of

• heparinoid

Database

• Kegg: http://www.genome.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?