acetyllactosamine

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What does acetyllactosamine mean?

Any acetyl derivative of lactosamine, but especially N-acetyllactosamine, a component of many biologically active oligosaccharides.

Where does acetyllactosamine come from?

From acetyl + lactosamine.

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