Hexosamines

Class of chemical compounds
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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