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 GOC : mah ]

Synonyms:

heparin formation

heparin anabolism

heparin biosynthesis

heparin synthesis

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Term information

has obo namespace
  • biological_process
has related synonym
  • heparan sulfate biosynthetic process
id
  • GO:0030210