mannose

noun

man·nose | \ ˈma-ˌnōs

, -ˌnōz \

Definition of mannose

: an aldose C₆H₁₂O₆ whose dextrorotatory enantiomer occurs especially as a structural unit of mannans from which it can be recovered by hydrolysis

Examples of mannose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As mentioned above, vitamin C, proanthocyanidin or D-mannose could help prevent UTIs, but ask your doctor before taking any of them. — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022 Knocking down the enzyme in tumor cell lines made any cell sensitive to mannose. — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 21 Nov. 2018 Basically, mannose just gums up much of the cellular works. — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 21 Nov. 2018 It was determined that nectar from the tree contained a toxic sugar, called mannose, that poisoned and killed the bees. — Joanna Klein, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2017

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