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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
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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