#7 Carbohydrates

Proteoglycans are proteins attached to polysaccharides

called glycoaminoglycans.

Glycoaminoglycans are more polysaccharides like and make

up 95% of proteoglycans.

Glycoaminoglycans contain derivative of amino sugar and

a negatively charged carboxylate or sulfate group.

Proteoglycans function as joint lubricants and structural

components of connective tissue.

Function in extracellular marix.