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Ketoses
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| Guide Notes: | monosaccharides; do not confuse with KETOSIS, a disease |
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Dihydroxyacetone - A ketotriose compound. Its addition to blood preservation solutions results in better maintenance of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate levels during storage. It is readily phosphorylated to dihydroxyacetone phosphate by triokinase in erythrocytes. In combination with naphthoquinones it acts as a sunscreening agent. |
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Xylulose - A 5-carbon keto sugar. |
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