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  • Title: Glycosaminoglycans of normal veins and their alterations in varicose veins and varicose veins complicated by thrombophlebitis.
    Author: Wolańska M, Sobolewski K, Glowiński S, Kowalewski R, Płoński A.
    Journal: Eur Surg Res; 2001; 33(1):28-32. PubMed ID: 11340269.
    Abstract:
    The aim of the study was to examine the content and molecular differentiation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the wall of varicose veins. The studied material consisted of normal, varicose veins and varicose veins complicated by thrombophlebitis collected during operations on 26 patients. In the wall of varicose veins the mean GAGs' content as well as the content of sulphated GAGs, except heparan sulphate was increased, whereas the amount of hyaluronic acid was decreased. Furthermore, the increased quantitative ratio between sulphated and nonsulphated GAGs was demonstrated. The results indicate an evident extracellular matrix remodelling in the wall of varicose veins particularly those complicated by thrombophlebitis, that is characterised by alterations in the content and molecular differentiation of GAGs.
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