Heparin is widely used as an injectable anticoagulant. what are the characteristics of the structure of heparin?
a. Heparin is a linear polysaccharide consisting of repeating disaccharide units of sulfated glucosamine and glucuronic acid.
b. The sulfated groups on heparin give it a highly negative charge, allowing it to interact with and inhibit blood clotting factors.
c. Heparin has a very complex and heterogeneous structure, with varying lengths and patterns of sulfation.
d. The structure of heparin allows it to bind to antithrombin III, enhancing its ability to inhibit blood clotting.