heparin biosynthetic process

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No. of supported studies
Group 13 studies
Group 26 studies
Group 331 studies
Group 424 studies
Group 55 studies

II. Literature review

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Nameheparin biosynthetic process
IDGO_0030210
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Biological process

Exact synonym

heparin anabolism, heparin biosynthesis, heparin formation, heparin synthesis

Related synonym

heparan sulfate biosynthetic process

Description

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of heparin, any member of a group of glycosaminoglycans of average Mr (6000-20000), consisting predominantly of alternating alpha-(1->4)-linked D-galactose and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine-6-sulfate residues.

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