mannose

American  

[man-ohs] / ˈmæn oʊs /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a hexose, C 6 H 1 2 O 6 , obtained from the hydrolysis of the ivory nut and yielding mannitol upon reduction.

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mannose British  

/ -nəʊz, ˈmænəʊs /

noun

1. a hexose sugar found in mannitol and many polysaccharides. Formula: C 6 H 12 O 6

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mannose Scientific  

/ măn′ōs′ /

1. A naturally occurring simple sugar that is a stereoisomer of glucose. Chemical formula: C ₆ H ₁₂ O ₆ .

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Etymology

Origin of mannose

First recorded in 1885–90; mann(a) + -ose ²

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Example Sentences

Silva’s research developed ways to break down mannan into mannose, a valuable sugar with potential applications in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

From National Geographic

“Mannose is hardly used because it’s too expensive and hard to get. But if we produce it from a residue, which is abundant and has no value, that changes the picture,” she says.

From National Geographic

Silva’s group has obtained a patent from the Brazilian government to convert mannan into mannose and to make it into a prebiotic called mannan oligosaccharide.

From National Geographic

"This is early research but it is hoped that finding this perfect balance means that, in the future, mannose could be given to cancer patients to enhance chemotherapy without damaging their overall health," he said.

From BBC

One advantage of mannose is that it is cheaper than drugs produced by pharmaceutical companies.

From BBC