Date published: 2026-4-24

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β-1,4-Gal-T3 Activators

β-1,4-Gal-T3 Activators consist of a diverse array of chemical compounds that directly or indirectly enhance the glycosyltransferase activity of β-1,4-Gal-T3, pivotal for complex glycosylation processes. Compounds like Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and Uridine diphosphate galactose (UDP-Gal) serve as direct participants in the enzymatic reaction, with ATP providing the necessary energy and UDP-Gal donating the galactose moiety that β-1,4-Gal-T3 transfers to acceptor molecules. The presence of such substrates is essential for the enzyme's activity and their increased availability leads to a corresponding increase in β-1,4-Gal-T3 function. Manganese (II) chloride and Calcium chloride contribute essential Mn2+ and Ca2+ ions, which bind to the enzyme's active site, enhancing substrate complex stability and enzymatic efficiency. Divalent cation mix further optimizes the ionic environment, maximally stimulating β-1,4-Gal-T3's catalytic action. Conversely, N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) and Phosphatidylserine indirectly augment β-1,4-Gal-T3 activity by enhancing substrate accessibility and membrane interactions, facilitating the complex glycosylation tasks undertaken by the enzyme.

Furthermore, the biochemical milieu within which β-1,4-Gal-T3 operates is modulated by compounds such as Brefeldin A, which indirectly upregulates glycosyltransferase activity as a cellular response to Golgi stress. Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) and Alpha-ketoglutarate drive the synthesis of nucleotide sugars and bolster cellular energy levels, respectively, indirectly fostering an environment conducive to enhanced β-1,4-Gal-T3 activity. Cytidine monophosphate (CMP) accumulation signals a feedback loop that could upregulate the enzyme's activity, ensuring continued substrate processing. Lastly, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) maintains the redox state required for the proper function of β-1,4-Gal-T3.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Adenosine 5′-Triphosphate, disodium salt

987-65-5sc-202040
sc-202040A
1 g
5 g
$39.00
$75.00
9
(1)

ATP is the primary energy currency of the cell and is known to be required for the glycosyltransferase activity of β-1,4-Gal-T3. The presence of ATP can enhance the transfer of galactose moieties to acceptor molecules, thereby directly increasing the glycosylation function of β-1,4-Gal-T3.

UDP-α-D-Galactose disodium salt

137868-52-1sc-286849
sc-286849A
10 mg
50 mg
$104.00
$198.00
1
(0)

UDP-Gal is a direct donor substrate for β-1,4-Gal-T3. This compound provides the galactose unit that is transferred by β-1,4-Gal-T3 onto oligosaccharides or glycoproteins, thereby directly enhancing its enzymatic glycosyltransferase activity.

Manganese(II) chloride beads

7773-01-5sc-252989
sc-252989A
100 g
500 g
$19.00
$31.00
(0)

Manganese ions are essential cofactors for glycosyltransferase enzymes, including β-1,4-Gal-T3. Manganese (II) chloride specifically provides Mn2+ ions that can bind to the active site of β-1,4-Gal-T3, stabilizing the enzyme-substrate complex and enhancing its activity.

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine

7512-17-6sc-286377
sc-286377B
sc-286377A
50 g
100 g
250 g
$94.00
$162.00
$306.00
1
(0)

GlcNAc serves as an acceptor substrate for β-1,4-Gal-T3. The addition of galactose to GlcNAc by β-1,4-Gal-T3 forms the disaccharide LacNAc, a critical structure in glycosylation processes. Thus, GlcNAc indirectly enhances the functional activity of β-1,4-Gal-T3 by serving as an acceptor.

Calcium chloride anhydrous

10043-52-4sc-207392
sc-207392A
100 g
500 g
$66.00
$262.00
1
(1)

Calcium ions are known to influence the activity of various enzymes. In the case of β-1,4-Gal-T3, calcium chloride can provide Ca2+ ions that may optimize the enzyme's conformation and substrate affinity, indirectly enhancing its glycosyltransferase activity.

Brefeldin A

20350-15-6sc-200861C
sc-200861
sc-200861A
sc-200861B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$31.00
$53.00
$124.00
$374.00
25
(3)

Brefeldin A disrupts Golgi structure and function, which can lead to an upregulation of glycosyltransferases, including β-1,4-Gal-T3, as a cellular compensatory mechanism, indirectly enhancing the functional activity of the protein.

Thiamine pyrophosphate

154-87-0sc-215966
sc-215966A
sc-215966B
sc-215966C
sc-215966D
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
1 kg
$33.00
$97.00
$290.00
$1149.00
$6024.00
1
(1)

TPP, as a coenzyme for transketolase, is involved in the pentose phosphate pathway, which provides ribose-5-phosphate for nucleotide sugars synthesis. This can indirectly increase the availability of substrates like UDP-Gal for β-1,4-Gal-T3 and enhance its activity.

L-α-Lecithin, Egg Yolk, Highly Purified

8002-43-5sc-203096
250 mg
$135.00
(1)

Phosphatidylserine is a major phospholipid that can modulate membrane curvature and integrity. It may indirectly influence the localization and membrane association of β-1,4-Gal-T3, potentially enhancing its accessibility to substrates and cofactors.

NAD+, Free Acid

53-84-9sc-208084B
sc-208084
sc-208084A
sc-208084C
sc-208084D
sc-208084E
sc-208084F
1 g
5 g
10 g
25 g
100 g
1 kg
5 kg
$57.00
$191.00
$302.00
$450.00
$1800.00
$3570.00
$10710.00
4
(2)

NAD+ is an essential cofactor in oxidative reactions and could play a role in maintaining the redox state of the cell. A balanced redox state is crucial for the optimal function of enzymes like β-1,4-Gal-T3, thus indirectly enhancing its glycosyltransferase activity.

α-Ketoglutaric Acid

328-50-7sc-208504
sc-208504A
sc-208504B
sc-208504C
sc-208504D
sc-208504E
sc-208504F
25 g
100 g
250 g
500 g
1 kg
5 kg
16 kg
$33.00
$43.00
$63.00
$110.00
$188.00
$738.00
$2091.00
2
(1)

Alpha-ketoglutarate is a key metabolite in the TCA cycle, which is vital for energy production.