Chondroitin sulfate (bovine)Product ingredient for Chondroitin sulfate

Name
Chondroitin sulfate (bovine)
Drug Entry
Chondroitin sulfate

Chondroitin sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan considered as a symptomatic slow-acting drug for osteoarthritis (SYSADOA).1 The SYSADOA status suggested a pain relief and increased joint mobility after a relative long regular administration, as well as a long-lasting effect after the end of the treatment. Chondroitin sulfate is composed of alternating 1,3-N-acetyl-β-d-galactosamine and 1,4-β-d-glucuronic acid units which bear 4-O- and/or 6-O-sulfations at the N-acetylgalactosamine units disposed of in specific patterns. Depending on the predominating disaccharide unit, it will present different biological activities.2 Chondroitin sulfate is sold as an OTC dietary supplement in North America and it is a prescription drug under the EMA in Europe.4

Accession Number
DBSALT002539
Structure
Synonyms
Chondroitin sulfate / chondroitin sulfate, bovine / Chondroitin sulphate / Chondroitin sulphate (bovine)
UNII
6IC1M3OG5Z
CAS Number
9007-28-7
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Predicted Properties
Not Available