Term Name: | hyaluronan biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | hyaluronan anabolism, hyaluronan biosynthesis, hyaluronan formation, hyaluronan synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of hyaluronan, the naturally occurring anionic form of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronan is a type of non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan composed of the repeating disaccharide unit beta(1,4)-D-glucuronic acid-beta(1,3)-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0030213] QuickGO AmiGO |