Daunosamine
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Daunosamine
Daunosamine (pronounced: dow-no-sa-mine) is a amino sugar that is a component of the antibiotic daunorubicin, which is used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.
Etymology
The term "Daunosamine" is derived from the name of the antibiotic "daunorubicin," in which it is a component. The "-amine" suffix indicates the presence of an amine group in the molecule.
Related Terms
- Amino Sugar: A sugar molecule in which a hydroxyl group has been replaced by an amine group.
- Antibiotic: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.
- Daunorubicin: An anthracycline antibiotic used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.
- Cancer: A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
Pronunciation
Daunosamine is pronounced as dow-no-sa-mine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Daunosamine
- Wikipedia's article - Daunosamine
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