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galactosamine [gə‚lak′tō·sə‚mēn] (biochemistry) C6H14O5N A crystalline amino acid derivative of galactose; found in bacterial cell walls. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In this study, mice were administered galactosamine and endotoxin (Gal/ET), chemical agents that are used to induce endotoxemia resulting in liver failure due to cell death. Galactosamine treatment of rats usually leads to hepatitis associated with necrosis and inflammation. By the same strategy, the SVM was able to recognize animals that had been exposed to the hepatotoxicant galactosamine but failed to respond with the typical necrosis and inflammation of the liver. |
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