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Hyaluronic Acid  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A natural high-viscosity mucopolysaccharide with alternating beta (1-3) glucuronide and beta (1-4) glucosaminidic bonds. It is found in the UMBILICAL CORD, in VITREOUS BODY and in SYNOVIAL FLUID. A high urinary level is found in PROGERIA.

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Entry terms

  • 9004-61-9
  • 9067-32-7
  • Hyaluronic acid

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-J612VX49-K

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