Mesh term Glycosides
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Description
Any compound that contains a constituent sugar, in which the hydroxyl group attached to the first carbon is substituted by an alcoholic, phenolic, or other group. They are named specifically for the sugar contained, such as glucoside (glucose), pentoside (pentose), fructoside (fructose), etc. Upon hydrolysis, a sugar and nonsugar component (aglycone) are formed. (From Dorland, 28th ed; From Miall's Dictionary of Chemistry, 5th ed)Browse to child terms:
Aminoglycosides
Anthocyanins
Atractyloside
Cardiac Glycosides
Chromomycins
Galactosides
Glucosides
Iridoid Glycosides
Lincosamides
Mannosides
Methylglycosides
Novobiocin
Nucleosides
Nucleotides
Olivomycins
Phlorhizin
Saponins
Teichoic Acids
Thioglycosides
Tomatine
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