N-beta-D-glucopyranosylacetamide

N-beta-D-glucopyranosylacetamide is a synthetic small molecule belonging to the class of hexoses (six-carbon monosaccharides). It is structurally related to glucose derivatives and acts as an experimental inhibitor of glycogen phosphorylase, specifically the muscle form. By inhibiting this enzyme, it can potentially modulate glycogen metabolism. The compound has been studied primarily in biochemical and structural contexts as a tool compound for understanding enzyme inhibition but has not advanced into clinical development or therapeutic use[2][5]. Its main research interest lies in its potential as a lead structure for designing antihyperglycemic agents.

Other names

1-N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosamineN-Acetyl-beta-D-glucopyranosylamineN-Acétyl-β-D-glucopyranosylamineβ-D-Glucopyranosylamine, N-acetyl-Acetamide, N-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-6983-36-4