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Galactose

VARIOUS

Also known as: alpha-D-Galactopyranose, galactopyranose, microparticles of galactose

ATC V04CE01ATC V08DA02

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)

TargetGeneActionActivity
Jacalin—unknownKd 4.80

ATC classification

ATC codeTherapeutic hierarchy
V04CE01VARIOUS › DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS › OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS › Tests for liver functional capacity
V08DA02VARIOUS › CONTRAST MEDIA › ULTRASOUND CONTRAST MEDIA › Ultrasound contrast media

Chemical structure

Molecular formulaC6H12O6
Molecular weight180.16 g/mol
CAS number59-23-4
InChIKeyWQZGKKKJIJFFOK-PHYPRBDBSA-N
PubChem CID6036
OC[C@H]1O[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]1O

Frequently asked questions

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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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Quick facts

Status—
First approval—
Agency—
Targets1
Indications0
FormulaC6H12O6
DrugCentral ID1271
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