Glucosamine, an amino sugar is generated form glucose and glutamine and is naturally produced in the body. Glucosamine, an endogenous amino monosaccharide is the major source of glucosamine-6-phosphate and n-acetyl glucosamine.
Glucosamine is a hexosamine extracted from natural chitin with a molecular weight of 179.2. α-type glucosamine is needle-like crystal, melting point is 88°C, specific optical rotation +100°/47.5° (water); β-type is needle-like crystal, melting point is 110°C (decomposition), +28°/+47.5° (water) ,Dissolved in water. 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose is a component of many antibiotics.
Glucosamine hydrochloride is extracted from natural chitin, is a kind of Marine biological preparation, can promote the synthesis of human mucoglycan, improve the viscosity of synovial fluid. Glucosamine hydrochlorid can also be used in food, cosmetics and feed additives, the usage is quite extensive.
Glucosamine hydrochloride is a substance that may improve bone and joint disease. Glucosamine is used in combination with chondroitin sulfate and vitamin D and calcium supplements.
Novel application of D-Glucosamine hydrochloride to prepare medical agent for treating vertigo. Found in chitin, in mucoproteins, and in mucopolysaccharides. Antiarthritic. Recent studies show that its chondroprotective activity is related to its antiapoptic properties.
Glucosamine hydrochloride (glucosamine HCl) is used to adjust the pH of a formulation. It also has anti-static and hair-conditioning properties.
Novel application of glucosamine is to prepare medical agent for treating vertigo. It is used as food ingredients and additives, raw material for anti cancer and antibiotic drugs. |
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