N-Acetyl-d-glucosamine

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N-Acetyl-d-glucosamine Specification

Purity
99%

Medicine Type
Nutraceutical / Pharmaceutical raw material

Best Before
Two years from manufacturing date

Effect
Supports cartilage, improves joint flexibility

Flavor
Odorless, Tasteless

Chemical Composition
C8H15NO6

Shelf Life
24 months

Strength
99% pure

Sub Ingredients
None

Dosage Guidelines
Take orally with meals or as directed by physician

Dosage Form
Powder, Capsule

Storage Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight

Packaging Size
25 kg drum

Packaging Type
Drum / Vacuum sealed bags

About N-Acetyl-d-glucosamine

N-Acetylglucosamine (N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, or GlcNAc, or NAG) is a derivative of . It is an amide between and . It has a molecular formula of 8156, a of 221.21 g/mol, and it is significant in several biological systems.
It is part of a biopolymer in the bacterial , built from alternating units of GlcNAc and (MurNAc), cross-linked with at the residue of MurNAc. This layered structure is called .
GlcNAc is the monomeric unit of the polymer , which forms the outer coverings of and . GlcNAc is also of note in , where it is thought to be an atypical functioning in nocioceptive () pathways.
Polymerized with it forms .

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