heparin biosynthetic process
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
heparin biosynthetic process
- heparin anabolism
- heparin biosynthesis
- heparin formation
- heparin synthesis
biological_process
heparan sulfate biosynthetic process
GO:0030210