glycosaminoglycan

Introduction

Multiple glycosaminoglycans linked to core proteins attached to central hyaluronate filament by link proteins forms proteoglycan.

More general terms

• mucopolysaccharide

More specific terms

• chondroitin sulfate
• dermatan sulfate
• heparan sulfate
• heparin
• hyaluronate; hyaluronic acid; hyaluronan
• keratan sulfate

Additional terms

• glycocalyx

Database

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