Mucopolysaccharides

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007610",
  "term": "Mucopolysaccharides",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of long, unbranched polysaccharide chains composed of repeating disaccharide units, where one of the two monosaccharides is an amino sugar (a glycosamine) and the other is often a uronic acid. These biopolymers are highly viscous and negatively charged due to the presence of carboxyl and sulfate groups. They are found extensively in connective tissues, providing lubrication and structural integrity.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "polysaccharides",
    "glycosamines",
    "uronic acids"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1350 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mucopolysaccharides/"
}