heparin biosynthetic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of heparin, any member of a group of glycosaminoglycans of average Mr (6000-20000), consisting predominantly of alternating alpha-(1->4)-linked D-galactose and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine-6-sulfate residues. [ http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0198506732&isbn=1/ GOC:mah ]
Synonyms: heparin formation, heparin anabolism, heparin biosynthesis, heparin synthesis
Term info
heparan sulfate biosynthetic process
biological_process
GO:0030210