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Glycosaminoglycans Flashcards

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If you see a nitrogen then you know it is

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Glycosaminoglycans

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Polymers of repeating dissacharide units

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N-acetylgalactosamine

N-acetylglucosamine

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Structural and non-structural roles in vertebrae

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Heparin

Hyaluronic acid
Chondroitin sulfate

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Heparin

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Anticoagulant that binds to antiprothrombin III and inhibit blood clotting

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HyaLURonic acid, CHONDROitin sulfates

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Abundant in synovial fluids of joint, vitreous humor of eye, biological lubricant

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