Chondroitin sulfate sodium and sodium hyaluronate

3416-24-8Y Interactive image CHEBI:5417N ChEMBL493287N 388352N DB01296Y 222-311-2 D04334N 439213 N08U5BOQ1KY DTXSID4023098 InChI=1S/C6H13NO5/c7-3-5(10)4(9)2(1-8)12-6(3)11/h2-6,8-11H,1,7H2/t2?,3-,4-,5-,6?/m1/s1NKey: MSWZFWKMSRAUBD-SPZCMYQFSA-NN N[C@H]1C(O)OC(CO)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O EU:Authorized Glucosamine(C6H13NO5) is anamino sugarand a prominent precursor in thebiochemicalsynthesis ofglycosylatedproteins and lipids. Glucosamine is part of the structure of twopolysaccharides,chitosanandchitin. Glucosamine is one of the most abundantmonosaccharides.It is produced commercially by thehydrolysisofshellfishexoskeletonsor, less commonly, by fermentation of a grain such as corn or wheat. Glucosamine has various names depending on the country and its intended use. Although a commondietary supplement, there is littleclinical evidencethat it is effective for relief ofarthritisorpain, and is not an approvedprescription drugin most countries,although it is listed as a medicinal product in Europe.Worldwide, there are no clinical organizations that recommend use of glucosamine as a treatment for arthritis.