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Proteoglycans and Sulfated Glycosaminoglycans

In: Essentials of Glycobiology [Internet]. 4th edition. Cold Spring Harbor (NY): Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press; 2022. Chapter 17.
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Proteoglycans and Sulfated Glycosaminoglycans

Catherine L.R. Merry et al.
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This chapter focuses on the structure, biosynthesis, and general biology of proteoglycans. Topics include a description of the major families of proteoglycans, their characteristic polysaccharide chains (glycosaminoglycans), biosynthetic pathways, and general concepts about proteoglycan function. Proteoglycans, like other glycoconjugates, have many essential roles in biology.

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