Heparin

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Heparin is a highly sulfated linear polysaccharide belonging to the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) family. It is a crucial component of the extracellular matrix and is found naturally in the granules of mast cells. Heparin is widely used as an injectable pharmaceutical drug for its powerful anticoagulant properties, as it enhances the activity of antithrombin III, a protein that inhibits blood clotting.