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N-Acetyl-2,3-dehydro-2-deoxyneuraminic acid (CAS 24967-27-9)

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CAS Number:
24967-27-9
Molecular Weight:
291.25
Molecular Formula:
C11H17NO8
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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N-Acetyl-2,3-dehydro-2-deoxyneuraminic acid, a sialic acid analog, is instrumental in glycobiology research, where it helps elucidate the role of sialic acids in cell signaling and pathogen interaction. By lacking a hydroxyl group, this compound serves as a stable tool for investigating the action of sialyltransferases and the pathways of sialylation, which are for the proper function of glycoproteins and glycolipids. Its altered structure compared to the native sialic acid is particularly useful in studying enzyme specificity and the resulting impact on cellular recognition mechanisms. The study of N-Acetyl-2,3-dehydro-2-deoxyneuraminic acid also contributes to a deeper understanding of immune system regulation, as sialic acids are key to immune cell signaling and the distinction between self and non-self entities.


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N-Acetyl-2,3-dehydro-2-deoxyneuraminic acid, 5 mg

sc-215433
5 mg
$168.00

N-Acetyl-2,3-dehydro-2-deoxyneuraminic acid, 10 mg

sc-215433A
10 mg
$278.00

N-Acetyl-2,3-dehydro-2-deoxyneuraminic acid, 25 mg

sc-215433B
25 mg
$549.00