Dermatan Sulfate

**Definition:** A naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found mostly in the skin and in connective tissue. It differs from CHONDROITIN SULFATE A (see CHONDROITIN SULFATES) by containing IDURONIC ACID in place of glucuronic acid, its epimer, at carbon atom 5. (from Merck, 12th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - D09.698.373.200.380

**Synonyms:** - beta-Heparin - Chondroitin Sulfate B