A study to assess serum and tissue levels of sialic acid and hexosamine in keloids
Background: A keloid is an abnormal proliferation of scar tissue that forms at the site of cutaneous injury. The major component of scar tissue is the fibrous protein collagen, which is a glycoprotein. Sialic acid is a charged sugar that plays a key structural role in glycoprotein biosynthesis. Obj...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mrimsjournal.com/article.asp?issn=2321-7006;year=2015;volume=3;issue=2;spage=134;epage=137;aulast=Menon;type=0 |