Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

chondroitin sulfate biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0030206
Synonyms
  • chondroitin sulfate anabolism
  • chondroitin sulfate biosynthesis
  • chondroitin sulfate formation
  • chondroitin sulfate synthesis
  • chondroitin sulphate biosynthesis
  • chondroitin sulphate biosynthetic process
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of chondroitin sulfate, any member of a group of 10-60 kDa glycosaminoglycans, widely distributed in cartilage and other mammalian connective tissues, the repeat units of which consist of beta-(1,4)-linked D-glucuronyl beta-(1,3)-N-acetyl-D-galactosamine sulfate. 0198506732
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-6567
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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