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H7640

Sigma-Aldrich

Heparan sulfate sodium salt from bovine kidney

powder, extracellular matrix component

Synonym(s):

Heparitin sulfate sodium salt

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Heparan sulfate sodium salt from bovine kidney,

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Heparan sulfate sodium salt from bovine kidney has been used:
  • to investigate its effect on proliferation of B cells
  • to monitor its role on eye development in E5 embryonic cells
  • to study its binding with exosome fibronectin in human trabecular meshwork cells using dot blot

Biochem/physiol Actions

Heparan sulphate (HS), a ubiquitous glycosaminoglycan, is a polymer of D-glucuronic acid or L-iduronic acid and D-glucosamine (GlcA) sugars. It is synthesized in the cis-Golgi as heparan. In Golgi, final heparan sulphate is synthesized in by the action of enzymes N- and O-HS-sulphotransferases and HS epimerase. The mature HS has 50 to 200 disaccharide units. It is part of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and plays a key role in the oncogenic pathway. Deregulation of heparin sulfate metabolism is implicated in cancer progression. HS is associated with the onset of infectious diseases and inflammatory conditions. HS interaction with Aβ fibrils contributes to the pathophysiology of Alzheimer′s disease.Heparan sulphate is a constituent of membrane-associated proteoglycans suggested to contribute to cell-cell adhesion.
Constituent of membrane-associated proteoglycans suggested to contribute to cell-cell adhesion

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Heparan sulfate and heparan sulfate proteoglycans in cancer initiation and progression
Nagarajan A, et al.
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 9(4), 203-231 (2018)
Towards understanding the roles of heparan sulfate proteoglycans in Alzheimer?s disease
Zhang GL, et al.
BioMed Research International, 2014(6), 555-571 (2014)
Mechanism of fibronectin binding to human trabecular meshwork exosomes and its modulation by dexamethasone
Dismuke WM, et al.
Testing, 11(10), e0165326-e0165326 (2016)
Change in embryonic eye size and retinal cell proliferation following intravitreal injection of glycosaminoglycans
Halfter W
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 49(8), 3289-3298 (2008)
Pathophysiology of heparan sulphate: many diseases, few drugs
Lindahl Ulf and Kjellen L
Journal of Internal Medicine, 273(6), 555-571 (2013)

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Uncover more about glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans including the structure of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the different types of GAGs, and their functions.

Uncover more about glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans including the structure of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the different types of GAGs, and their functions.

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