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Hexosamines

Chemical structure of α-D-glucosamine. Note amine group (NH₂).

Glucose. Note hydroxy group (OH) in place of the amine.

Hexosamines are amino sugars created by adding an amine group to a hexose.

Examples include:

Fructosamine (based upon fructose)
Galactosamine (based upon galactose)
Glucosamine (based upon glucose)
Mannosamine (based upon mannose)

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