Download or read book The Chemistry, Biology and Medical Applications of Hyaluronan and Its Derivatives written by T. C. Laurent and published by Portland Press, London. This book was released on 1998 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to collect within one volume information on hyaluronan. This polysaccharide has received rapid attention for two reasons: it has important regulative functions within cell biology; and it has become a commercially important product because of its use in ophthalmic surgery and treatment of joint diease. A number of other practical applications are also discussed. The book covers various aspects of hyaluronan from the structure and chemistry of the polymer to its metabolism, cell biological interactions, behaviour in pathological processes, and potentially new medical applications.