Question

The three most common glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are ________, ________, and ________.

Answer 1

Hyluronate, keratan sulphate, dermatan sulphate, chondroitin sulphate, heparin sulphate

Glycosaminoglycans, commonly called as GAGs, are the most common heteropolysachharide in our body. They are composed of -

• One sugar, either N acetylglucosamine or N acetylgalactosamine
• One uronic acid, either glucuronic acid or iduronic acid

​​​​​​They are highly negatively charged.

They are found on cell surface, extracellular matrix and sometimes in secretory vesicles.

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