Biochemistry · Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine

GAGs and hyaluronic acid

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Quick Orientation

Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
Glycosaminoglycans (GAG), proteoglycans

Site and Classification of Glycosaminoglycans

Objective
Separate the major categories
Keywords
collagen, elastin, keratan sulfate

Hyaluronic Acid

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Hyaluronic acid, synovial fluid, vitreous humor

Chondroitin Sulfate, Heparin, Dermatan Sulfate and Keratan Sulfate

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Chondroitin Sulfate, Heparin, Dermatan Sulfate and Keratan Sulfate

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
Fertilization, Bacterial invasion, Anticoagulation and lipemia clearance

Definition