2-脫氧-D-木糖, 2-Deoxy-D-xylose

2-Deoxy-D-xylose is a sugar that is metabolized by bacteria in the absence of oxygen. It has been shown to be highly chemotactic, inducing the migration of cells from the surrounding tissue into the area where it is present. 2-Deoxy-D-xylose has also been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and induce apoptosis in vitro. 2-Deoxy-D-xylose binds to mitochondria and inhibits cytochrome oxidase, which may contribute to its anti-cancer activity. 2-Deoxy-D-xylose has also been shown to have angiogenic effects by stimulating endothelial cell proliferation and migration.