Formula C8H17NO3 | Molar mass 175.23 g/mol | |
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Desosamine is a 3-(dimethylamino)-3,4,6-trideoxyhexose found in certain macrolide antibiotics such as the commonly prescribed erythromycin.
Biosynthesis
Six enzymes are required for its biosynthesis from TDP-glucose in Streptomyces venezuelae.
References
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