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  • noun An amino derivative of galactose commonly found in glycolipids.

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  • noun chemistry an amino derivative of the sugar galactose; found in glycolipids and in mucopolysaccharides

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Examples

  • If N-acetyl galactosamine binds to the H substance, it forms the blood group A, whereas if galactose binds to it, it forms the group B. Absence of any binding substance produces the O blood group.

    Rare blood donor registry; need of the hour - Cover Story - Express Healthcare Management 2004

  • This study examines the role of PXR in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)/D-galactosamine (GalN) - induced acute liver injury using wild-type and PXR-null mice.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs Kun Wang 2010

  • The researchers found that animal model of livers with damage induced from combined retrosine-plus-D-galactosamine (as opposed to animals infused with single toxins) were subject to "massive repopulation of the liver by transplanted hepatocyte cells and hepatocyte growth factor genes."

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • The researchers found that animal model of livers with damage induced from combined retrosine-plus-D-galactosamine (as opposed to animals infused with single toxins) were subject to "massive repopulation of the liver by transplanted hepatocyte cells and hepatocyte growth factor genes."

    THE MEDICAL NEWS 2010

  • The researchers found that animal model of livers with damage induced from combined retrosine-plus-D-galactosamine (as opposed to animals infused with single toxins) were subject to "massive repopulation of the liver by transplanted hepatocyte cells and hepatocyte growth factor genes."

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

  • The researchers found that animal model of livers with damage induced from combined retrosine-plus-D-galactosamine (as opposed to animals infused with single toxins) were subject to "massive repopulation of the liver by transplanted hepatocyte cells and hepatocyte growth factor genes."

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2010

  • The researchers found that animal model of livers with damage induced from combined retrosine-plus-D-galactosamine (as opposed to animals infused with single toxins) were subject to "massive repopulation of the liver by transplanted hepatocyte cells and hepatocyte growth factor genes."

    RedOrbit News - Technology 2010

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