Glycosaminoglycans in human salivary-duct stones.
These were demonstrated using histochemical and biochemical techniques. The presence of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate was confirmed by enzymic digestion. These substances may arise from inflammation in peri-ductal tissue.
D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000032:analysis*; D006603:Hexuronic Acids / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D012465:Salivary Duct Calculi / Q000032:analysis*
D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; D006603:Hexuronic Acids