deoxynojirimycin

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What does deoxynojirimycin mean?

The glucosidase inhibitor (2R,3R,4R,5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3,4,5-piperidinetriol present in mulberries.

Where does deoxynojirimycin come from?

From deoxy- + nojirimycin.

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