glycosaminoglycan
noun
gly·cos·ami·no·gly·can
ˌglī-kō-sə-ˌmē-nō-ˈglī-ˌkan 
-kō-ˌsa-mə-nō-
-kō-ˌsa-mə-nō-
: any of various polysaccharides derived from an amino hexose that are constituents of mucoproteins, glycoproteins, and blood-group substances
called also mucopolysaccharide
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Studies have shown that the molecule, which is also known as a type of complex sugar called glycosaminoglycans, has wound-healing properties and binds water to molecules to hold that moisture in our epidermis.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2024
Glucosamine is known for its ability to stimulate the production of glycosaminoglycans, which are essential components of healthy cartilage.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
Glucosamine helps stimulate the production of glycosaminoglycans, which are essential components of healthy cartilage.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2024
Glucosamine is known for its ability to stimulate the production of glycosaminoglycans, which are essential components of healthy cartilage.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
Glucosamine helps stimulate the production of glycosaminoglycans, which are essential components of healthy cartilage.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
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“Glycosaminoglycan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycosaminoglycan. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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glycosaminoglycan
noun
gly·cos·ami·no·gly·can
ˌglī-kō-sə-ˌmē-nō-ˈglī-ˌkan
-kō-ˌsam-ə-nō-
-kō-ˌsam-ə-nō-
: any of various polysaccharides derived from an amino hexose that are constituents of mucoproteins, glycoproteins, and blood-group substances
called also mucopolysaccharide
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