2-(α-D-Mannopyranosyl)-L-tryptophan (CAS 180509-18-6)
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2-(α-D-Mannopyranosyl)-L-tryptophan is a glycosylated derivative of the amino acid tryptophan, which is utilized in the study of glycoproteins and protein glycosylation. This compound serves as a model to understand the structural and functional implications of carbohydrate modifications on amino acids within proteins. In biochemical research, 2-(α-D-Mannopyranosyl)-L-tryptophan is used to investigate the specific interactions between glycosylated amino acids and other biomolecules, including proteins and receptors. The presence of the mannopyranosyl moiety makes it relevant for studying the stability, solubility, and recognition properties that glycosylation imparts to peptides and proteins. Additionally, it is used in the synthesis of glycopeptides and glycoprotein mimetics, which are important for elucidating the roles of glycosylation in various biological processes, such as cell signaling and immune responses.
2-(α-D-Mannopyranosyl)-L-tryptophan (CAS 180509-18-6) References
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- Synthesis of C-Mannosylated Glycopeptides Enabled by Ni-Catalyzed Photoreductive Cross-Coupling Reactions. | Mao, R., et al. 2021. J Am Chem Soc. 143: 12699-12707. PMID: 34346681
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2-(α-D-Mannopyranosyl)-L-tryptophan, 1 mg | sc-488122 | 1 mg | $440.00 |