Imino Sugars

Sugars in which the OXYGEN is replaced by a NITROGEN atom. This substitution prevents normal METABOLISM resulting in inhibition of GLYCOSIDASES and GLYCOSYLTRANSFERASES.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): D02.491.567, D09.553

MeSH Unique ID: D050111

Entry Terms:

• Sugars, Imino

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Imines
Imino Sugars
Imino Furanoses
Imino Pyranoses
1-Deoxynojirimycin

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Carbohydrates
Imino Sugars
Imino Furanoses
Imino Pyranoses
1-Deoxynojirimycin