Description: Acetyl-D-glucosamine is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655).It is a natural product found in Streptomyces alfalfae, Euglena gracilis, and other organisms with data available.It has a role as a bacterial metabolite.
Application: Acetyl-D-glucosamine is clinically used as a drug for the treatment of rheumatic and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as as a food antioxidant, infant food additive and sweetener for diabetic patients.