Keratan Sulfate
A sulfated mucopolysaccharide initially isolated from bovine cornea. At least two types are known. Type I, found mostly in the cornea, contains D-galactose and D-glucosamine-6-O-sulfate as the repeating unit; type II, found in skeletal tissues, contains D-galactose and D-galactosamine-6-O-sulfate as the repeating unit.
Year introduced: 1991(1975)
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Tree Number(s): D09.698.373.550
MeSH Unique ID: D007632
Registry Number: 9056-36-4
Entry Terms:
- Sulfate, Keratan
- Keratosulfate
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