NCIt definition : Heparin Binding involves a biophysical interaction between a biological molecule,
such as a protein, and heparin, a sulfated glycosaminoglycan of mixed polysaccharide
nature, varying in molecular weight, and released by mast cells and basophils in many
tissues. Lipotrophic by activation of lipoprotein lipase, anticoagulant heparin also
binds to and enhances antithrombin III activity and inhibits several coagulation factors.;