D-Galactose

Description: D-Galactose (Alpha-D-galactose) is an aldohexose that exists naturally in the D-form in lactose, cerebrosides, gangliosides, and mucoproteins and is converted enzymatically into D-glucose for metabolism or polysaccharides for storage. It accelerates senescence in invertebrates and mammals and has been used as a model for aging. Target: Endogenous Metabolite. Smiles: [C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)([C@@H](CO)O)O. References: Hou J, et al. D-galactose induces astrocytic aging and contributes to astrocytoma progression and chemoresistance via cellular senescence. Mol Med Rep. 2019 Nov,20(5):4111-4118.