Galactosamine is a hexosamine derived from galactose with the molecular formula C6H13NO5. This amino sugar is a constituent of some glycoprotein hormones such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Other sugar constituents of FSH and LH include glucosamine, galactose and glucose. Galactosamine is a hepatotoxic, or live...
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<chemical> Chemical name: D-Galactose, 2-amino-2-deoxy- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(gal″ak-to´sә-mēn) an amino derivative of galactose.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: gă-lak′tō-sam′ēn Definitions: 1. The 2-amino-2-deoxy derivative of galactose, in which the NH
2 replaces the 2-OH group; the d-isomer occurs in various mucopolysaccharides, notably of chondroitin sulfuric acid and of B blood group substance; usually found as the N-acetyl derivative. &nb...
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