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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CMP-Sialic Acid, Monosodium Salt | 3063-71-6 | sc-202549 sc-202549A | 1 mg 5 mg | $112.00 $367.00 | ||
CMP-Sialic Acid, Monosodium Salt serves as a crucial substrate for sialyltransferases, enabling the transfer of sialic acid to various glycoconjugates. Its structural features promote effective enzyme-substrate interactions, enhancing reaction kinetics. The compound's anionic nature facilitates electrostatic interactions with positively charged residues in the enzyme's active site, optimizing binding affinity. This specificity influences the regulation of cellular processes, impacting glycan diversity and functionality. | ||||||
N-Acetyl-D-lactosamine | 32181-59-2 | sc-281053 | 5 mg | $59.00 | ||
N-Acetyl-D-lactosamine acts as a significant substrate for sialyltransferases, playing a pivotal role in glycosylation pathways. Its unique structural conformation allows for precise enzyme recognition, promoting efficient sialic acid transfer. The compound's hydroxyl groups engage in hydrogen bonding with the enzyme, enhancing catalytic efficiency. Additionally, its stereochemistry influences the selectivity of sialylation, contributing to the complexity of glycan structures and their biological implications. | ||||||