Monsaccharide components linkage D-glucuronic acid N-acetyl-Dgalactosamine-4sulfate -(13) D-glucuronic acid-2sulfate N-acetyl-Dgalactosamine-4sulfate -(13) D-glucuronic acid-2sulfate N-sulfo-Dglucosamine-6-sulfate -(14) D-glucuronic acid N-acetyl-Dglucosamine -(13) D-galactose N-acetyl-Dglucosamine-6-sulfate -(14)
Function Connective tissue component Sold as over-thecounter drug to help replace damaged cartilage (esp. in knees) Component of extracellular matrix of skin
Dermatan sulfate
Heparin
anticoagulant
Hyaluronic acid
Keratan sulfate
Component of vitreous humor of the eye and of lubricating fluid of joints Component of connective tissue