Chemical structure of α-D-glucosamine. Note amine group (NH2).
Glucose. Note hydroxy group (OH) in place of the amine.
Hexosamines are amino sugars created by adding an amine group to a hexose.
Examples include:
- Fructosamine (based upon fructose)
- Galactosamine (based upon galactose)
- Glucosamine (based upon glucose)
- Mannosamine (based upon mannose)
External links
Media related to Hexosamines at Wikimedia Commons- Hexosamines at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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