Homogalacturonan-1

Full Name

Homogalacturonan-1

Keywords

de-esterified α-1,4 linked homogalcturonan (HG) epitope (DP>4); HG; homogalcturonan

Background

Homogalacturonan (HG) is a pectic polysaccharide, composed of α-1,4 linked galacturonic acid residues. Pectin consists of complex net of polysacchari.des which are found in the primary cell walls of terrestial plants and are enriched in non-woody parts. Pectin acts as an extracellular glue which binds cells together.