Chondroitin - an organic chemical compound from the group of glycosaminoglycans, a mucopolysaccharide consisting of alternating residues of glucuronic acid and N-acetylgalactosamine. It is one of the main components of articular cartilage, where in the form of sulphate it plays an important role in eliminating friction between the touching moving parts of the joint. Its mechanical properties are highly dependent on the salt concentration in the surrounding liquid.
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