Table 1.
Characteristics of GAG.
| Derivative | DS | Mn (Da) | Mw (Da) | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS | 0.8 | 17 700 (40 700) |
21 600 (61 800) |
1.5 |
| sHA3 | 3.1 | 34 800 (46 800) |
51 300 (80 800) |
1.7 |
DS (degree of sulfation): average number of sulfate groups per repeating disaccharide unit; Mn (number-average molecular weight) and Mw (weight-average molecular weight): analyzed by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Values were determined with laser light scattering detection and refraction index (RI) detection (in parentheses); PD (polydispersity index): detected by GPC; values were calculated from RI detection.