Hyaluronic acid, polarised light micrograph
Hyaluronic acid, polarised light micrograph. Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide found in the joint spaces, where it acts as a lubricant, and is also a major component of cartilage and skin. It is used to treat osteoarthritis and in eye surgery, and is also used as an anti-wrinkle treatment. Dark field illumination. Magnification: x140 when printed at 10 centimetres tall.
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