CAS: 61199-83-5

L-iduronic acid (IdoA) (Collins, 2006) is the major uronic acid component of the glycosaminoglycans dermatan sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and heparin. Iduronic acid is also present in heparan sulfate, although in a minor amount relative to glucuronic acid. Glycosaminoglycans represent a physiologically important group of molecules involved in a variety of biological functions, such as, cell proliferation, cell-to-cell communication, wound healing, coagulation, morphogenesis, and pathogenesis. Glycosaminoglycans present an intriguing target for the design of new approaches for diagnostic and therapeutic agents against various infectious diseases (Kamhi, 2013).

Applications A labelled constituent of certain mucopolysaccharides. References Hoffman, P., et al.: Science, 124, 1252 (1956), Meyer, K: Biochim et Biophys. Acta, 21, 506 (1956), Cifonelli, J.A., et al.: Federation Proc., 16, 165 (1957), Cifonelli, J.A., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 233, 541 (1958)

Stability Hygroscopic Applications A constituent of certain mucopolysaccharides. References Hoffman, P., et al.: Science, 124, 1252 (1956), Meyer, K: Biochim et Biophys. Acta, 21, 506 (1956), Cifonelli, J.A., et al.: Federation Proc., 16, 165 (1957), Cifonelli, J.A., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 233, 541 (1958)