Formula C6H13NO5 Melting point 180 °C | Molar mass 179.171 g/mol Classification Hexosamines | |
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Galactosamine meaning
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.
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Galactosamine is a hepatotoxic, or liver-damaging, agent that is sometimes used in animal models of liver failure.
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