heparin biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0030210

Synonyms

• heparan sulfate biosynthetic process
• heparin anabolism
• heparin biosynthesis
• heparin formation
• heparin synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of heparin, any member of a group of glycosaminoglycans of average Mr (6000-20000), consisting predominantly of alternating alpha-(1->4)-linked D-galactose and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine-6-sulfate residues. 0198506732

References

Ontology

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