Glucuronic Acid

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Also known as:  D-Glucuronate;  Glucuronate;  Glucuronose (obselete term)

 

Description

Glucuronic Acid is the Uronic Acid form of Glucose.  It is formed by the oxidation of the Hydroxyl Group on the 6th Carbon of Glucose.

 

Glucuronic Acid may Enhance the Function of these Substances

Carbohydrates

 Glucuronic Acid is a component of Chondroitin Sulfate (CSA).  [1]

 Glucuronic Acid is a component of Gums:

 Glucuronic Acid is a component of Gum Arabic.

 Glucuronic Acid is a constituent of the molecular structure of Heparin.

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