A naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found mostly in the skin and in connective tissue. It differs from CHONDROITIN SULFATE A (see CHONDROITIN SULFATES) by containing IDURONIC ACID in place of glucuronic acid, its epimer, at carbon atom 5. (from Merck, 12th ed)

DUI

D003871 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0006045

CAS

Dermatan, 4-(hydrogen sulfate)

Historická pozn.

91(75)

Veřejná pozn.

91; see CHONDROITIN 1975-90