Term Name: acarbose
Synonyms: 4,6-dideoxy-4-{[(1S,4R,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl]amino}-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-D-glucopyranose, acarbosa, acarbose, acarbosum, Glucobay, Precose
Definition: A tetrasaccharide derivative consisting of a dideoxy-4-{[4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-yl C7 cyclitol moiety [called valienol (or valienamine)] linked via nitrogen to isomaltotriose.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:2376]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: tetrasaccharide derivative
has_role: EC 3.2.1.1 (alpha-amylase) inhibitor EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor geroprotector hypoglycemic agent
inverse has_functional_parent: acarbose 7(IV)-phosphate
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of: acarbose(1+)
is_conjugate_base_of: acarbose(1+)