Galactose
VARIOUS
Also known as: alpha-D-Galactopyranose, galactopyranose, microparticles of galactose
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Galactose is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including Jacalin.
- Molecular targets: Jacalin (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: V04CE01 (Tests for liver functional capacity).
- Molecular formula: C6H12O6; molecular weight 180.16 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacalin | — | unknown | Kd 4.80 |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
V04CE01 | VARIOUS › DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS › OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS › Tests for liver functional capacity |
V08DA02 | VARIOUS › CONTRAST MEDIA › ULTRASOUND CONTRAST MEDIA › Ultrasound contrast media |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C6H12O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 180.16 g/mol |
| CAS number | 59-23-4 |
| InChIKey | WQZGKKKJIJFFOK-PHYPRBDBSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 6036 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Galactose work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include Jacalin.
What is the chemical formula of Galactose?
Galactose has the molecular formula C6H12O6 and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1271 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL6067641 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 6036 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB11735 — drug record
- FDA UNII X2RN3Q8DNE — substance identity
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