N-Acetylglucosamine

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf amino sugar
gptkbp:built glucose
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C8H15NO6
gptkbp:composedOf chemical synthesis
biotechnological methods
enzymatic synthesis
gptkbp:designatedAs white crystalline powder
gptkbp:dissolved soluble in water
gptkbp:enginePower nan
gptkbp:hasFacilities 221.24 g/mol
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label N-Acetylglucosamine
gptkbp:iceClass nan
gptkbp:involvedIn apoptosis regulation
cell cycle regulation
cell differentiation
cell proliferation
cellular metabolism
energy production
immune response
lipid metabolism
metabolic processes
protein synthesis
weight management
wound healing
nutrient transport
bone health
cardiovascular health
blood sugar regulation
diabetes management
skin health
gene expression regulation
tissue repair
neuroprotection
cell adhesion
antimicrobial activity
cellular signaling pathways
cartilage health
gut health
anti-aging effects
joint health
nucleic acid synthesis
antioxidant activity
hormonal balance
antiviral activity
cholesterol regulation
inflammation regulation
mineral absorption
vitamin absorption
gptkbp:isATypeOf 7512-17-8
gptkbp:locatedIn hyaluronic acid
chitin
glycoproteins
mucopolysaccharides
glycolipids
gptkbp:origin 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose
gptkbp:producedBy deacetylation of chitin
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance involved in cell signaling
gptkbp:relatedTo glucosamine
gptkbp:role precursor in the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans
gptkbp:usedIn dietary supplements
pharmaceutical formulations
cosmetic formulations
treatment of osteoarthritis