2-氨基-木糖, 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-xylose

2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-xylose is a metal chelator that can be used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It has been shown to have synergistic effects with metaperiodate, a compound that inhibits bacterial growth by blocking the synthesis of folic acid. 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-xylose also chelates and removes heavy metals such as mercury and lead from the bloodstream and other tissues. In addition, this drug is an efficient method for producing amino function pyrimidine nucleosides, which are precursors to DNA and RNA synthesis. The metal chelate ring is formed through dehydration of a furanose molecule with a chloride ion. This leads to an advanced carbohydrate product that contains chlorine.