sulfateheparine
Sulfate heparine, more commonly known as heparin sulfate or heparan sulfate, is a complex glycosaminoglycan found on the surface of most cells and in the extracellular matrix. It is a linear polysaccharide composed of repeating disaccharide units, typically alternating glucuronic acid or iduronic acid and glucosamine residues. These residues are variably sulfated, leading to a diverse range of structures and biological functions.
Heparan sulfate plays a crucial role in a wide array of cellular processes. It is involved in
The structural diversity of heparan sulfate arises from variations in the monosaccharide composition, linkage patterns, and
Disruptions in heparan sulfate biosynthesis or structure are associated with various diseases. Genetic defects in the