Chemicals and Drugs

Glucosamine

An abundant, and naturally occurring amino sugar compound found in cartilage.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

An abundant, and naturally occurring amino sugar compound found in cartilage.

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Synonyms

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  • 2-Amino-2-Deoxyglucose
  • 2 Amino 2 Deoxyglucose
  • Glucosamine Sulfate
  • Hespercorbin
  • Sulfate, Glucosamine

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Aspects Covered

29 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

1966

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  1. D09w.067w.342w.531

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Glucosamine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005944. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005944
  2. Glucosamine. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q32907954