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L-Xylose is used in the synthesis of L-Xylose derivatives as selective sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Goodwin, N.C., et. al.: J. Med. Chem., 52, 6201 (2009)