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The in vitro effect of insulin on glycosaminoglycan synthesis was studied using d-[6-3H] glucosamine in 10-day embryonic chick skin. Insulin stimulated both the total incorporation of glucosamine and glycosaminoglycan synthesis. Stimulation of glycosaminoglycan is specific for hyaluronic acid.
The authors thank Susan Halpern for technical assistance. The authors also thank Drs. J. Perlish and R. Stephens for help in preparing the manuscript.
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