Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

hyaluronan biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0030213
Synonyms
  • hyaluronan anabolism
  • hyaluronan biosynthesis
  • hyaluronan formation
  • hyaluronan synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of hyaluronan, the naturally occurring anionic form of hyaluronic acid, any member of a group of glycosaminoglycans, the repeat units of which consist of beta-1,4 linked D-glucuronyl-beta-(1,3)-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. 0198506732
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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negatively regulated by
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes