Chondroitin sulfate
Chondroitin Sulfate
Chondroitin sulfate (pronunciation: kon-DROY-tin SUL-fate) is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) composed of a chain of alternating sugars (N-acetylgalactosamine and glucuronic acid). It is usually found attached to proteins as part of a proteoglycan.
Etymology
The term "chondroitin sulfate" is derived from the Greek word chondros which means cartilage, and sulfate due to its chemical structure containing sulfate groups.
Function
Chondroitin sulfate is an important structural component of cartilage and provides much of its resistance to compression. Along with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate has become a widely used dietary supplement for treatment of osteoarthritis.
Related Terms
- Glycosaminoglycan
- Proteoglycan
- Cartilage
- Osteoarthritis
- Glucosamine
- N-acetylgalactosamine
- Glucuronic acid
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chondroitin sulfate
- Wikipedia's article - Chondroitin sulfate
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