scyllo-inositol
- Generic Name
- scyllo-inositol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C6H12O6
- CAS Number
- 488-59-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 1VS4X81277
Overview
An isomer of glucose that has traditionally been considered to be a B vitamin although it has an uncertain status as a vitamin and a deficiency syndrome has not been identified in man. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1379) Inositol phospholipids are important in signal transduction. Scyllitol has been investigated for the treatment of Alzheimer Disease.
Background
An isomer of glucose that has traditionally been considered to be a B vitamin although it has an uncertain status as a vitamin and a deficiency syndrome has not been identified in man. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1379) Inositol phospholipids are important in signal transduction. Scyllitol has been investigated for the treatment of Alzheimer Disease.
Indication
No indication information available.
Associated Conditions
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