Sentences with phrase «of mucopolysaccharides»

A high concentration of mucopolysaccharides, which are as important in nutrition as amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, comprise the edible shellfish.

The disease causes an accumulation of mucopolysaccharides, or glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) due to the impaired functioning of lysosomal enzymes that break down GAGs which help build bones, cartilage, skin, tendons, corneas and the fluid responsible for lubricating joints.

Of the three main types of algae, spirulina is said to be the easiest to digest and absorb, because its cell walls are composed of mucopolysaccharides rather than indigestible cellulose.

Cells were genetically modified to produce human β - glucoronidase, another enzyme involved in the breakdown of mucopolysaccharides.

Not exact matches

Because of their inability to make αduronidase, children with Hurler's syndrome can not break down mucopolysaccharides, which are produced when connective tissue degrades.

A pollinium is a waxy mass of pollen grains held together by the glue - like alkaloid viscin, containing both cellulosic strands and mucopolysaccharides.

The first is mucopolysaccharides, which will work to boost the skin's natural process of protection, repair and renewal.

Green Lipped Mussel Extract contains a rich, complex blend of natural proteins, minerals and mucopolysaccharides.

It is connective tissue composed of about 50 percent collagen and mucopolysaccharides (chains of glucose molecules combined with mucous).

The mucopolysaccharides, which aid in bone formation, as well as that of the skin, cornea and cartilage, don't perform their function properly because of a lack of lysosomal enzymes.