OBO ID: CHEBI:143889
Term Name: galactosaminogalactan Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • GAG
Definition: An exopolysaccharide composed of alpha1->4 linked galactose and alpha1->4 linked N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) residues where both monosacharides are randomly distributed. It is secreted by the opportunistic fungal pathogens, Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus niger.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available