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Hyaluronic Acid Synthesis

Meaning

Hyaluronic acid synthesis is the cellular process of manufacturing hyaluronic acid (HA), a high molecular weight glycosaminoglycan, which is a key component of the extracellular matrix in connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. HA is critically important for tissue hydration, viscoelasticity, joint lubrication, and cellular signaling due to its exceptional capacity to bind and retain water molecules. The synthesis is carried out by enzymes known as hyaluronan synthases (HAS1, HAS2, HAS3).