D-Glucosamine (hydrochloride) – 250 g

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
66-84-2
Storage:
4
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

D-Glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide and a precursor in the biosynthesis of UDP-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (UDP-GlcNAc; Item No. 20353) via the hexosamine pathway.{47389,47390} It increases mineralization of MC3T3-E1 mouse osteoblastic cells when used at concentrations of 0.1 and 1 mM.{47391} D-Glucosamine (20 mg/kg per day) inhibits bone erosion and loss of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans in joints in a mouse model of collagenase-induced osteoarthritis.{47390}  

 

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Description

An amino monosaccharide; a precursor in the biosynthesis of UDP-GlcNAc via the hexosamine pathway; increases mineralization of MC3T3-E1 mouse osteoblastic cells at 0.1 and 1 mM; inhibits bone erosion and loss of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans in joints in a mouse model of collagenase-induced osteoarthritis at 20 mg/kg per day


Formal name: 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose, monohydrochloride

Synonyms:  D-(+)-Glucosamine|GlcN|NSC 234443|NSC 758

Molecular weight: 215.6

CAS: 66-84-2

Purity: ≥95%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Carbohydrates||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Bone Growth & Remodeling||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Carbohydrate Metabolism