Hexosamines

Hexosamines

Hexosamines are amino sugars created by adding an amine group to a hexose.

Examples include:
* Fructosamine (based upon fructose)
* Galactosamine (based upon galactose)
* Glucosamine (based upon glucose)
* Mannosamine (based upon mannose)

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