Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

heparin biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0030210
Synonyms
  • heparan sulfate biosynthetic process
  • heparin anabolism
  • heparin biosynthesis
  • heparin formation
  • heparin synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of heparin, any member of a group of glycosaminoglycans of average Mr (6000-20000), consisting predominantly of alternating alpha-(1->4)-linked D-galactose and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine-6-sulfate residues. 0198506732
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
inverse capable_of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes