The present invention relates to a chondroitin synthase gene and methods
of making and using same. In more particular, but not by way of
limitation, the present invention relates to a chondroitin synthase gene
from Pasteurella multocida and methods of isolating and using same.
Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of unsulfated
chondroitin and its preparation, as well as conversion into modified
versions such as dermatan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate polymers.