Biologically Active Substance
hyaluronic acid
Effect:
Connective Tissue Alteration; Generalized Systemic Effects
May Treat:
Pain; Skin Ulcer; Wounds and Injuries
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to hyaluronic acid:
  • A glucosaminoglycan consisting of D-glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine disaccharide units that is a component of connective tissue, skin, vitreous humour, umbilical cord, synovial fluid and the capsule of certain microorganisms contributing to adhesion, elasticity, and viscosity of extracellular substances.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A hydrating sugar secreted by cells.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • A natural high-viscosity mucopolysaccharide with alternating beta (1-3) glucuronide and beta (1-4) glucosaminidic bonds. It is found in the UMBILICAL CORD, in VITREOUS BODY and in SYNOVIAL FLUID. A high urinary level is found in PROGERIA.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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