MeSH definition : A non-metabolizable glucose analogue that is not phosphorylated by hexokinase. 3-O-Methylglucose
is used as a marker to assess glucose transport by evaluating its uptake within various
cells and organ systems. (J Neurochem 1993;60(4):1498-504);
MeSH synonym : 3 o methyl d glucose; 3-o-methyl-d-glucose; 3 O methylglucose;
A non-metabolizable glucose analogue that is not phosphorylated by hexokinase. 3-O-Methylglucose
is used as a marker to assess glucose transport by evaluating its uptake within various
cells and organ systems. (J Neurochem 1993;60(4):1498-504)