Mesh term Imino Sugars
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Imines
Description
Sugars in which the OXYGEN is replaced by a NITROGEN atom. This substitution prevents normal METABOLISM resulting in inhibition of GLYCOSIDASES and GLYCOSYLTRANSFERASES.Browse to child terms:
Imino Furanoses
Imino Pyranoses
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