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acid mucopolysaccharide |
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acid mucopolysaccharide, a major chemical constituent of ground substance in the dermis. mucopolysaccharide a group of polysaccharides that contain hexosamine, which may or may not be combined with protein; when dispersed in water, mucopolysaccharides form many of the mucins. acid mucopolysaccharide the amorphous, PAS-positive intercellular substance of most connective tissue. Formed by fibroblasts and osteoblasts. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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rufescens, the mucus cell also contains rodlike granules that were identified to be acid mucopolysaccharide in nature (Bevelander 1988). |
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