Galactose {90000592} Record Keys Parent:[ ] Definition:Galactose Queue:[ ] Details Initialisation date:[ ] Specification: [ ]Source: [ ] Meta Information Structural Type:[ ] Functional Type:Energy Source Function:[ ] Notes: [ ]Shared Reference Notes [1.1] - galactose has been shown to participate in the energy metabolism of activated immune cells [1.2] - for many metabolites (e.g., phosphate, #Glucose, galactose and #Choline), we observe a high proportion of producers when species diversity is low, but the proportion of consumers overtakes producers as species richness increases. - low species richness is associated with a lack of metabolites available for consumption, favouring species that are self-sufficient in producing these metabolites. [1.3] [#Diabetes Type 2, #Metabolic syndrome] - Host-accessible monosaccharides such as #Fructose, galactose, #Mannose and #Xylose were increased in people with Insulin Resistance and MetS. The excess monosaccharides could promote lipid accumulation and activate immune cells, leading to an increased pro-inflammatory cytokine response in the host. References Notes[ ]
