HEPARAN SULFATE PROTEOGLYCAN

Heparan Sulfate promotes the attachment of cells in culture and induces high affinity binding of FGF-basic to cells deficient in heparin sulfate and soluble FGF receptors at a concentration of 10-100 ng/mL.

This is a multifunctional molecule. As a component of the extracellular matrix that binds to fibroblast growth factors, vascular endothelial growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor receptors. It also acts as a docking molecule for matrilysin and other matrix metalloproteinases.