| abstract |
Described herein are sulfur-containing glycosaminoglycans, and methods of making and using them. For example, heparosan and hyaluronan analogs are described which incorporate one or more sulfur-containing sugar units that include one or more free sulfhydryls and/or one or more thio-glycosidic linkages. In some embodiments, the glycosaminoglycans are included in pharmaceutical or bioadhesive compositions. |