Dermatan Sulfate
Synonyms
Chondroitin Sulfate B
Dermatan, 4-(hydrogen sulfate)
Sulfate B, Chondroitin
Sulfate, Dermatan
beta Heparin
beta-Heparin
A naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found mostly in the skin and in connective tissue. It differs from CHONDROITIN SULFATE A (see CHONDROITIN SULFATES) by containing IDURONIC ACID in place of glucuronic acid, its epimer, at carbon atom 5. (from Merck, 12th ed)