Definition: Any compound that contains a constituent sugar, in which the hydroxyl group attached to the first carbon is substituted by an alcoholic, phenolic, or other group. They are named specifically for the sugar contained, such as glucoside (glucose), pentoside (pentose), fructoside (fructose), etc. Upon hydrolysis, a sugar and nonsugar component (aglycone) are formed. (From Dorland, 28th ed; From Miall's Dictionary of Chemistry, 5th ed)
coordinate with compound (aglycone) that is glycosylated; GEN; do not confuse with GLUCOSIDES; glucides is a European term for CARBOHYDRATES
stichoposide [ holotoxin A1,holotoxin B1,holotoxins,stichoposide A,stichoposide A1,stichoposide C ] triterpene glycoside; RN given refers to stichoposide A
