Definition: A non-metabolizable glucose analogue that is not phosphorylated by hexokinase. 3-O-Methylglucose is used as a marker to assess glucose transport by evaluating its uptake within various cells and organ systems. (J Neurochem 1993;60(4):1498-504)
Other names 3 O Methylglucose; 3 O Methyl D Glucose; 3-O-Methyl-D-Glucose