The Ingenious Hyaluronan

What is a Hyaluronan? Hyaluronic acid (abbreviated most commonly as HA) is a carbohydrate, more specifically a simple glycosaminoglycan (a class of negatively charged polysaccharides) that provides compression strength, lubrication and hydration within the extracellular matrix (ECM)  the tissue that provides structural support to cells. It regulates cell adhesion and motility and mediates cell proliferation […]