L-fucose

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L-fucose [¦el ′fyü‚kōs]

(biochemistry)

C₆H₁₂O₅A methyl pentose present in some algae and a number of gums and identified in the polysaccharides of blood groups and certain bacteria. Also known as 6-deoxy-L-galactose;L-fucopyranose;L-galactomethylose;L-rhodeose.

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