Friday, December 13, 2013

Chondroitin sulfate

Chondroitin sulfate is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) composed of a chain of alternating sugars (N-acetylgalactosamine and glucuronic acid).It is usually found attached to proteins as part of a proteoglycan. Chondroitin sulfate is an important structural component of cartilage and provides much of its resistance to compression.Along with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate has become a widely used dietary supplement for treatment of osteoarthritis.

CAS:
9007-28-7

Molecular Formula:
(C14H21NO14S)n

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