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Empirical formula: C8H15N1O6
Formula weight: 221.210 g/mole
Structural formula: C8H15N1O6
Common name: NAG
PDB entry #: 1k5c
Short description: Glucosamine is natural sugar molecule found in the shells of chitin(shellfish).
Keyword: arthritis
Keyword: cartilage
IUPAC name: n-acetyl-d-glucosamine
Miscellaneous comments: Extracted from PDB file pdb1k5c.ent occurs in 835 other PDB entries
Layman's explanation: Glucosamine has been proven to be affective in treating people with arthritis and other joint related problems. It provides the lubrication necessary for cartilage to move and for joints to extend without pain. Every person naturally produces glucosamine to protect and repair cartilage, but as people age the production slows and causes arthritis or other joint problems. N-acetyl-Glucosamine supplements are available to boost the biosynthesis of the compound.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained from the Protein Data Bank
Status: Complete, visible to public
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