dermatan sulfate

Introduction

Composed of alternating sulfated N-acetyl-galactosamine & iduronic acid residues (1,3 beta linkage). (formerly known as chondroitin sulfate B). Glucuronate is present in variable amounts.

More general terms

• glycosaminoglycan

More specific terms

• dermatan sulfate proteoglycan

Component of

• heparinoid

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=32756