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heparin biosynthetic process

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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of heparin, any member of a group of glycosaminoglycans of average Mr (6000-20000), consisting predominantly of alternating alpha-(1->4)-linked D-galactose and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine-6-sulfate residues. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0198506732 ]

Term info

Label

heparin biosynthetic process

Synonyms
  • heparin anabolism
  • heparin biosynthesis
  • heparin formation
  • heparin synthesis
has obo namespace

biological_process

has related synonym

heparan sulfate biosynthetic process

id

GO:0030210