Hexosamines

Hexosamines are amino sugars created by adding an amine group to a hexose.

Chemical structure of α-D-glucosamine. Note amine group (NH₂).

Glucose. Note hydroxy group (OH) in place of the amine.

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)