glucosamine
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Definition
- Noun:
- An amino derivative of glucose: A chemical compound formed by combining an amino group with a glucose molecule.
- A component of many polysaccharides: It is a fundamental building block used in the synthesis of various complex carbohydrates, particularly in the structural parts of organisms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Glucosamine is often used as a dietary supplement for joint health.
- The shell of a shrimp contains chitin, a polysaccharide made from glucosamine.
- Researchers are studying the role of glucosamine in cartilage formation.
Advanced Usage
- "Glucosamine sulfate": A specific, common salt form of glucosamine used in supplements.
- Many clinical trials have investigated the efficacy of glucosamine sulfate for osteoarthritis.
- "Glucosamine hydrochloride": Another salt form of glucosamine used in nutritional products.
- The label indicates the supplement contains glucosamine hydrochloride.
Variants and Related Words
- N-Acetylglucosamine (NAG): A derivative of glucosamine where an acetyl group is attached; a key component of chitin and hyaluronic acid.
- N-Acetylglucosamine is a monomer in the polymer chitin.
- Chitin (n): A long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, forming the exoskeleton of arthropods.
- Chitin, derived from glucosamine, provides structure to insect shells.
Synonyms
- 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose: The systematic chemical name for glucosamine.
- Chitosamine: An older, less common synonym for glucosamine.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Glucosamine and chondroitin: A frequent combination in joint health supplements.
- The study compared the effects of a glucosamine and chondroitin blend to a placebo.
- Glucosamine synthesis: The biological or industrial process of producing glucosamine.
- The pathway for glucosamine synthesis is essential for fungal cell wall construction.
Noun
- an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides