HYALURONIC ACID Flashcards
clear non odorous compound
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composed of disaccharide repeats of
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N-Acetyglucoseamine
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glucuronic acid
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synthesized in vivo most extensively in: Connective, epithelial, and neural tissues
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Isolated from the vitreous
body of cow’s eye
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First commercial use:
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First medical application
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SOURCES
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Derived from animal or human
body
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high levels in bone broth
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Can be synthesized using
bacteria by
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Foods that increase its in vivo production
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Tofu and edamame:
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contain phytoestrogens that mimic …
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determine the effect of estradiol on hyaluronic acid concentration showed that using estradiol increased the concentration of hyaluronic acid
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Orange contains naringenin which is a ……. that inhibits hyluronidase, which breakdown ……
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PROPERTIES AND MECHANISMS OF ACTIONS BEHIND ITS BENEFITS
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