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proteoglycans, protein-polysaccharides
1. Glycoproteins (complex proteins containing carbohydrates) which have a very high polysaccharide content; such as, starch and cellulose.

They are found primarily in connective tissue and cartilage.

2. Any of a group of glycoproteins in connective-body tissue, made of carbohydrates and protein.

They serve as binding or cementing materials for body tissues.

This entry is located in the following units: glyco-, glyc- + (page 5) proto-, prot- + (page 1)