FIGURE 16.5. The biosynthesis of CS (left chain) and HS (right chain) is initiated by the formation of a linkage region tetrasaccharide.

FIGURE 16.5

The biosynthesis of CS (left chain) and HS (right chain) is initiated by the formation of a linkage region tetrasaccharide. Addition of the first hexosamine commits the intermediate to either CS (GalNAc) or HS (GlcNAc).

Symbol Key: FIGURE 16.5. The biosynthesis of CS (left chain) and HS (right chain) is initiated by the formation of a linkage region tetrasaccharide.

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