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MeSH Heading: Heparan Sulfate
Tree Number(s): D09.698.373.425
Unique ID: D006497
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006497
Annotation: do not confuse entry term HEPARAN SULFATE with HEPARAN SULFATE PROTEOGLYCANS
Scope Note: A GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN that is similar in structure to HEPARIN that is a component of the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX in mammalian cells. It accumulates in individuals with MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS.
Entry Term(s): Heparitin Sulfate
Registry Numbers: 9050-30-0
CAS Type 1 Name: Heparitin, sulfate
Previous Indexing: Mucopolysaccharides (1966-1971)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES 1972-90
History Note: 91(72); was see under MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES 1972-90
Date Introduced: 1991/01/01
Last Updated: 2026/01/01

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Heparan Sulfate MeSH Descriptor Data 2026