GALACTOSAMINE

Galactosamine is an amino sugar used in liver research for inducing hepatotoxicity models. Side effects relate to hepatic injury, including nausea and elevated liver enzymes.

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Product Description


Mechanism of Action

Galactosamine is an amino sugar that integrates into glycoprotein and glycolipid biosynthesis pathways. It can disrupt hepatic UDP-dependent glycosylation, making it a powerful tool for modelling hepatotoxicity and liver inflammation through impaired protein synthesis and induced oxidative stress.

Benefits and Advantages

Used in liver-injury research, glycosylation-pathway studies, inflammatory cytokine modelling and carbohydrate-metabolism assays.

Side Effects and Risks

Can induce hepatocellular stress, inflammation and metabolic disturbances. Handle with hepatotoxicity-model precautions.

Datasheet


Molecular Formula

C6H13NO5

Molecular Weight

179.17 g/mol

CAS Number

7535-00-4

Storage Condition

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light.

Solubility

Solubility depends on solvent and conditions (e.g., pH). Please contact us for solvent-specific guidance.

Purity

Purity information is available upon request (COA).

Synonym

D-Galactosamine; GALACTOSAMINE; 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactopyranose; Chondrosamine; D-GalN

IUPAC/Chemical Name

(3R,4R,5R,6R)-3-amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol

InChl Key

MSWZFWKMSRAUBD-GASJEMHNSA-N

InChl Code

InChI=1S/C6H13NO5/c7-3-5(10)4(9)2(1-8)12-6(3)11/h2-6,8-11H,1,7H2/t2-,3-,4+,5-,6?/m1/s1

References

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/24154;

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