α-L-Rhamnose monohydrate (6-deoxy-L-mannose monohydrate, α-L-Rhamnopyranose monohydrate) is used as a starting material for the production of furanones. It is an important material involved in the reaction of flavors developed during the preparation of various foods like bread, grilled meats, etc.
L-rhamnose in concentration up to 20 (32 resp.) mmol/l can not be considered as cytotoxic or cytostatic for the used in vitro tumor models[1].
L-rhamnose exerts a significant suppressive effect on tumour growth. Its optimal dose is estimated to be 3.64 g/kg/day[2].
[1] Tomsík P, et al. Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove). 2008, 51(2):113-9. [2] Pavel Tomsik, et al. Central European Journal of Biology. 2011, 6(1): 1-9.