title: Possible origin of sulfated glycosaminoglycans in human dental calculus.
abstract: The sulfated glycosaminoglycans present in human dental calculus have been shown to be dermatan sulfate and chondroitin-4-sulfate. The composition suggests that the glycosaminoglycans present in calculus, particularly subgingival material, could originate as a result of associated periodontal disease since closely similar compounds have previously been identified in normal and inflamed human gingiva.
mesh_terms: D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000032:analysis*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000378:metabolism; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D006025:Glycosaminoglycans