d-Mannose is a C-2 epimer of d-glucose, which is a natural monosaccharide. It can be obtained from both plants and microorganisms.

Is mannose monosaccharide or disaccharide?

Mannose is a dominant monosaccharide in N-linked glycosylation, which is a post-translational modification of proteins.

Is mannose an isomer?

General information: D-Mannose is an isomer (epimer) of -> D-glucose and naturally occurs as a monosaccharide in fruits like pineapple and cranberry as well as in the cell wall glycoproteins of algae and fungi. ... Dietetics: Mannose has the same caloric value as glucose and other carbohydrates.