Glycosaminoglycans

**Glycosaminoglucans** (GAGs) are a family of glycosaminoglucans characterized by the presence of glucuronic acid and uroderrane (uronic acid) bound to glucose. They perform an important function in organizing and maintaining the normal structure of the body's connective tissues, such as skin, cartilage and joints.

Glycosaminoglutans are synthesized mainly in bone tissues and endothelial cells, where they serve to build tissues and create the basic framework within tissues. It is also used to bind and fix antibodies to cells and reduce the response of the immune system.

Excessive production of glycosaminoglucans can lead to various diseases such as Lyme disease, Schmidt-Hanke disease or Arthroscopy. Mucopolysaccharide is a key biochemical constituent of organ matrix glycoprotein, but excess mucopolysaccharide production may be associated with blood rheological changes, muscle and nerve dysfunction, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and neurogenic disorders.

Mucosa is a heterogeneous structure of glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans and other components, including proteins and lipoproteins. It consists of two layers: the basement membrane and the suprabasal membrane, which support all types of tissue from the lungs to hair and skin. Different parts of the body contain different amounts of glycosaminedligan components.