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GO: Biological Process

hyaluronan biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0030213
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. (2)
References
  • Reactome:R-HSA-2142850
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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