N-acetylglucosamine
Amino sugar compound
N-acetylglucosamine is a modified sugar molecule found throughout living organisms, serving as a building block for structural materials like chitin in insect exoskeletons and the cell walls of fungi and bacteria.
In skincare, it appears as a hydrating and skin-brightening ingredient.
The compound plays roles in cell signaling and is sometimes taken as a supplement for joint health.
Arthropod shell polymer
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
- cross-linkingBonds joining parallel chains
- cell lysisCell membrane destruction
Arthropod shell polymer
- polysaccharideChained sugar molecule
- hyaluronic acidMoisture-retaining tissue sugar
- monosaccharideSimplest carbohydrate form
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
glycoprotein · cell wall · amide · biosynthesis · acetylation · reducing sugar
Condition of body connections
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- chondroitinCartilage-building molecule
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
nutraceutical · mobility · inflammation · connective tissue · osteoarthritis · dietary supplement · bioavailability · dosage
Moisture-retaining tissue sugar
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- serumBlood's watery portion
- humectantMoisture-attracting substance
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
collagen · hydration · exfoliation · hyperpigmentation · brightening · ceramide · elastin · wrinkle
chitin
Arthropod shell polymer
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
- cross-linkingBonds joining parallel chains
cell lysis · antibacterial · exoskeleton · crustacean · decomposition
chitin
Arthropod shell polymer
- polysaccharideChained sugar molecule
- hyaluronic acidMoisture-retaining tissue sugar
- monosaccharideSimplest carbohydrate form
carbohydrate · glycoprotein · cell wall · amide · biosynthesis · acetylation · reducing sugar
joint health
Condition of body connections
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- chondroitinCartilage-building molecule
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
capsule · nutraceutical · mobility · inflammation · connective tissue · osteoarthritis · dietary supplement · bioavailability · dosage · absorption
hyaluronic acid
Moisture-retaining tissue sugar
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- serumBlood's watery portion
- humectantMoisture-attracting substance
anti-aging · collagen · hydration · exfoliation · hyperpigmentation · brightening · ceramide · elastin · wrinkle · topical
- glycobiologyN-glycan, deglycosylation, glycosyltransferases, lectins, lectin
- Peptidoglycanpentapeptide, cross-links, sacculus, cross-linking
- Amino Sugars
- sugarsfructose, galactose, lactose, maltose, dextrose
- chitosan materials
- Proteoglycans