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Clinical pharmacy PharmD program Third level Phytochemistry-1 (PG-504)

Functions: In cartilage, it binds collagen & hold fibers in a tight strong

network.

Role in Compressibility of cartilage in weight bearing.

Used in the management of osteoarthritis symptoms

Heparin

Occurrence: The main sources of commercial heparin are: lung and liver

tissues.

Functions: It is an anticoagulant (prevents blood clotting), administered

intravenously.

• When released into the blood, it inhibits clot formation by interacting with the

protein antithrombin.

• If hemorrhage occurs, the anticoagulant effects of heparin can be reversed in

minutes by the administration of protamine sulfate

Chemical composition: It is a glycosaminoglycans, composed of sulfated D-

glucosamine and sulfated D-glucuronic acid) residues

Antibiotics containing Carbohydrates

Definition:

An antibiotic is a compound, usually collaborated by microorganism, which

inhibits the growth of other microorganisms and animal and plant tumors.

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