Galactosamine
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IUPAC name
2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactose
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Other names
α-D-galactosamine
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C6H13NO5 | |
Molar mass | 179.171 g/mol |
Melting point | 180 °C (356 °F; 453 K) (HCl salt) |
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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.[2]
Galactosamine is a hepatotoxic, or liver-damaging, agent that is sometimes used in animal models of liver failure.
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External links[]
- Galactosamine at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Categories:
- Hexosamines
- Biochemistry stubs