Hyaluronic acid ELISA kits are assays designed to detect the glycosaminoglycan hyaluronic acid. Also known as hyaluronate, it is present in the connective tissue of almost all vertebrates. It plays an important role in the health of bones and cartilage. The biomolecule is composed of alternating residues of N-acetyl-d-glucosamine and d-glucuronic acid. In connective tissue, it aids in lubrication, cell growth, and cell differentiation. Hyaluronic acid has shown immunomodulatory properties and can stimulate chondrocytes to produce type II collagen. Visit the supplier page for more information about detection range, target, and reactivity.