3-O-Methylglucose

MeSH ID: M0028773

DEFINITION: A non-metabolizable glucose analogue that is not phosphorylated by hexokinase. 3-O-Methylglucose is used as a marker to assess glucose transport by evaluating its uptake within various cells and organ systems. (J Neurochem 1993;60(4):1498-504)

Terms:

• 3 O Methylglucose [T057607]
• 3 O Methyl D Glucose [T057608]

Descriptors:

• 3-O-Methylglucose [D019325]

Semantic Types:

• Pharmacologic Substance [T121]
• Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid [T130]
• Carbohydrate [T118]

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