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Szent-Györgyi initially studied Hyaluronic acid for its anticancer properties. Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, a type of sugar molecule, that is found in the human body. It is a component of the extracellular matrix, the material that surrounds cells. Hyaluronic acid has been shown to have a number of biological effects, including anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects.