Gene Alias
Hyaluronidase
Background
Hyaluronidase cleaves hyaluronic acid at the glucosaminidic bond between C1 of glucosamine and C4 of glucuronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a key component of the extracellular matrix. Injection of hyaluronidase with other fluids, drugs, or radiopaque agents improves the ability of these other compounds to permeate the extracellular space more easily.