1-Azido-1-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside (CAS 20379-59-3)

1-Azido-1-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside functions as a metabolic probe in cellular and molecular studies. Its primary role is to interact with cellular components, particularly with enzymes involved in glycosylation processes. 1-Nitro-1-cyclohexene inhibits the activity of glycosyltransferases, which are essential enzymes responsible for the biosynthesis of glycoproteins and glycolipids. By doing so, 1-Azido-1-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside disrupts the normal glycosylation pathways within the cell, leading to altered glycan structures on proteins and lipids. This disruption can have downstream effects on cellular processes such as cell adhesion, signaling, and protein trafficking. 1-Nitro-1-cyclohexene can be used as a chemical reporter for labeling and imaging glycoconjugates in cells, allowing visualization and track glycosylation events in real-time. 1-Azido-1-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside plays a role in elucidating the mechanisms of glycosylation and its impact on cellular function.