Hexuronic Acids

Name
Hexuronic Acids
Accession Number
DBCAT005050
Description

Term used to designate tetrahydroxy aldehydic acids obtained by oxidation of hexose sugars, i.e. glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, etc. Historically, the name hexuronic acid was originally given to ascorbic acid.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
Alginic acidIndicated for the management of gastric reflux, reflux oesophagitis, hiatus hernia, heartburn (including heartburn of pregnancy) and similar gastric distress .
Drugs & Drug Targets
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