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Planta Med 1999; 65(4): 301-306
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-13990
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Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Heparinoids: Structure, Biological Activities and Therapeutic Applications

Nur Sibel Gunay, Robert J. Linhardt
  • Division of Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry, College of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A.
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June 29, 1998

December 20, 1998

Publication Date:
31 December 1999 (online)

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Abstract:

Heparin is an important polyanionic drug having a wide variety of different biological activities. Substantial research effort has focused on the preparation of improved heparins and heparin analogues that might exhibit higher specificity and decreased side effects. These heparin analogues or heparinoids include sulfated polysaccharides from plant and animal origin, synthetic derivatives of polysaccharides, and acidic oligosaccharides and their small synthetic analogues. The structure, biological activities and therapeutic potential of these heparinoids are discussed.

Key words:

Heparin - heparinoid - glycosaminoglycan - sulfated polysaccharide - therapeutic applications

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