levulosan (Meaning)
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levulosan (n.)
An unfermentable carbohydrate obtained by gently heating levulose.
Synonyms & Antonyms of levulosan
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levulosan Sentence Examples
- Levulosuria, a rare metabolic disorder, is characterized by the presence of levulosan in the urine.
- Fructokinase, an enzyme involved in fructose metabolism, converts fructose to levulosan and glucose.
- Levulosan is a low-molecular-weight polysaccharide composed of fructose units linked by β(2→6) glycosidic bonds.
- The molar mass of levulosan is approximately 2000-10000 g/mol, depending on its degree of polymerization.
- It is highly soluble in water and has a syrupy consistency.
- Levulosan is produced commercially by the enzymatic hydrolysis of inulin.
- Due to its sweet taste, it is used as a sugar substitute in food and beverage products.
- It is also employed as a prebiotic, supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
- Levulosan exhibits cryoprotective properties, stabilizing proteins and preserving their structure during freezing.
- It has potential applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering as a biocompatible and biodegradable material.
FAQs About the word levulosan
An unfermentable carbohydrate obtained by gently heating levulose.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Levulosuria, a rare metabolic disorder, is characterized by the presence of levulosan in the urine.
Fructokinase, an enzyme involved in fructose metabolism, converts fructose to levulosan and glucose.
Levulosan is a low-molecular-weight polysaccharide composed of fructose units linked by β(2→6) glycosidic bonds.
The molar mass of levulosan is approximately 2000-10000 g/mol, depending on its degree of polymerization.
