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Hexoses MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Hexoses
Tree Number(s)
D09.947.875.359
Unique ID
D006601
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006601
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Scope Note
MONOSACCHARIDES whose molecules contain six carbon atoms, such as GLUCOSE and FRUCTOSE. They generally have the chemical formula C6H12O6.
Entry Term(s)
Hexose
NLM Classification #
QU 81
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Hexoses Preferred
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