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  • noun biochemistry The pyranose form of xylose

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  • Pentosan polysulfate sodium (pentosan) is a semi-synthetic drug manufactured from beech-wood hemicellulose by sulfate esterification of the xylopyranose hydroxyl groups.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles 2010

  • Pentosan polysulfate sodium (pentosan) is a semi-synthetic drug manufactured from beech-wood hemicellulose by sulfate esterification of the xylopyranose hydroxyl groups.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Kenji Kumagai 2010

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