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Dermatan Sulfate MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Dermatan Sulfate
Tree Number(s)
D09.698.373.200.380
Unique ID
D003871
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003871
Scope Note
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)
Entry Term(s)
Chondroitin Sulfate B
beta-Heparin
Pharm Action
Anticoagulants
Registry Number
24967-94-0
CAS Type 1 Name
Dermatan, 4-(hydrogen sulfate)
Public MeSH Note
91; see CHONDROITIN 1975-90
History Note
91(75)
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2004/07/07
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