Preferred Label : hexuronic acids;
MeSH definition : Term used to designate tetrahydroxy aldehydic acids obtained by oxidation of hexose
sugars, i.e. glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, etc. Historically, the name hexuronic
acid was originally given to ascorbic acid.;
MeSH synonym : hexouronic acids; acids, hexuronic; acids, hexouronic;
Is substance : O;
Origin ID : D006603;
UMLS CUI : C0019496;
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Term used to designate tetrahydroxy aldehydic acids obtained by oxidation of hexose
sugars, i.e. glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, etc. Historically, the name hexuronic
acid was originally given to ascorbic acid.