title: Hyaluronan, a common thread.
abstract: Hyaluronan, nature's simplest, but still exceptionally versatile glycosaminoglycan, is currently the focus of attention across a wide front of research; from cell biology, morphogenesis, matrix organization, pathobiology to tissue engineering. This macromolecule has entangled me in a number of puzzling and challenging projects over the past 3 decades. These entertaining encounters are outlined in this retrospective.
authors: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA. hascall@bme.ri.ccf.org
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authors: Hascall
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000737:chemistry / Q000266:history* / Q000502:physiology; D008954:Models, Biological; D008958:Models, Molecular; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid