Mannoheptulose
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| D-Mannoheptulose | |
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D-Manno-hept-2-ulose |
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| CAS number | 3615-44-9 |
| PubChem | 12600 |
| ChemSpider | 12080 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Molecular formula | C7H14O7 |
| Molar mass | 210.18 g mol−1 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Mannoheptulose is a hexokinase inhibitor. It is a heptose, a monosaccharide with seven carbon atoms. By blocking the enzyme hexokinase, it prevents glucose phosphorylation. As a result, the breakdown of glucose is inhibited. It is found as D-mannoheptulose in avocados.[1]
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