N-Acetylneuraminic Acid
Synonyms
Acid, N-Acetylneuraminic
Acid, Sialic
N Acetylneuraminic Acid
Sialic Acid
An N-acyl derivative of neuraminic acid. N-acetylneuraminic acid occurs in many polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids in animals and bacteria. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1518)