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MeSH Heading: Glucosamine
Tree Number(s): D09.067.342.531
Unique ID: D005944
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005944
Scope Note: An abundant, and naturally occurring amino sugar compound found in cartilage.
Entry Term(s): 2-Amino-2-Deoxyglucose; Glucosamine Sulfate; Hespercorbin
Registry Numbers: N08U5BOQ1K; 1FW7WLR731; 0
CAS Type 1 Name: D-Glucose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-
Public MeSH Note: 1966
History Note: 1966
Date Introduced: 1966/01/01
Last Updated: 2026/01/01

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Glucosamine MeSH Descriptor Data 2026