| Literature DB >> 25129732 |
Pang Myron1, Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee2, Sujjat Al Azad1.
Abstract
Fucosylated chondroitin sulfate (FucCS) is structurally distinct glycosaminoglycans found from the sea cucumber body wall consisted of chondroitin sulfate type backbone with attached sulfated or non-sulfated fucose side chain. Structurally this compound plays an important role in maintaining the body wall integrity and possesses a wide spectrum of biological activities. Recently several glycosaminoglycans' structures have been solved to elucidate its physicochemical activity. The purpose of this review paper is to elaborate existing structural properties and functions, reporting over 30 years and systematically discussion herein.Entities:
Keywords: Chondroitin sulfate; Fucose; Holothurians; Structure; Sulfated glycosaminoglycans
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25129732 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.05.091
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Carbohydr Polym ISSN: 0144-8617 Impact factor: 9.381