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mucopolysaccharide::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | polyose, polysaccharide |
| Has types | hyaluronic acid |
- Complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
- Any polysaccharide consisting of alternating units of uronic acids and glycosamines, sometimes esterified with sulfuric acid
- (MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES) Also known as glycosaminogylcans, MPS is the protein gel of skin. Molecules of positive and negative charged sugars which bind water to the tissues and mimics the skins own intercellular cements, and its ability to hold water. The dermis is composed of 7% MPS.
- (Mucopolysaccharides) product of metabolism that may accumulate in cells and cause a progressive neurological disorder known as mucopolysacharidosis; usually ruled out before the diagnosis of Rett syndrome is given.
- Also known as glycosaminoglycans. This is a large class of ingredients that includes hyaluronic acid, which is found universally in skin tissue. ...
- Important substances in the body which are composed of proteins and complex sugars called polysaccharides.
- Carbohydrates that act as support structures in connective tissue in the body
- Substance containing protein and carbohydrate parts that isresponsible for providing structure to the bone, cartilage, skin, and other body tissuesby attracting water to form a gel-like structure. Glucosamine is an importantmucopolysaccharide.
- Protein polysaccharide complex; glycosaminoglycan (GAG); breakdown product of proteoglycan
