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Hexosamines

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

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Chemical structure of α-D-glucosamine. Note amine group (NH2).
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Glucose. Note hydroxy group (OH) in place of the amine.

Examples include:

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