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galactosamine

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gal·ac·tos·am·ine (glk-ts-mn, g-lk-)
n.
An amino-acid derivative of galactose occurring in various mucopolysaccharides.

galactosamine,
galactose that contains an amine group on the second group.

galactosamine,
n a chondrosamine; a derivative of galactose, occurs in various mucopolysaccharides, notably of chondroitin sulfuric acid and B blood group substance.

galactosamine
an amino derivative of galactose.


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In this study, mice were administered galactosamine and endotoxin (Gal/ET), chemical agents that are used to induce endotoxemia resulting in liver failure due to cell death.
Galactosamine treatment of rats usually leads to hepatitis associated with necrosis and inflammation.
By the same strategy, the SVM was able to recognize animals that had been exposed to the hepatotoxicant galactosamine but failed to respond with the typical necrosis and inflammation of the liver.
 
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