4β-Galactobiose (CAS 2152-98-9)
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4β-Galactobiose is a disaccharide composed of two galactose units linked by a beta-glycosidic bond. In research, 4β-Galactobiose is frequently studied for its role in carbohydrate chemistry and its interactions with other biological molecules. As a substrate analog, it is used to investigate the specificity and mechanism of action of β-galactosidases, enzymes that cleave the glycosidic bonds in beta-galactosides. This compound is also of interest in the study of glycosylation processes, where understanding the structure and function of various glycosidic linkages is key to deciphering the complex biology of glycoproteins and glycolipids. Additionally, 4β-Galactobiose serves as a model system for exploring the principles of carbohydrate-based recognition, which has implications for cell-cell communication and pathogen-host interactions. It may also be utilized in the synthesis of oligosaccharides with specific structures for the examination of their physical properties and their potential industrial applications, such as in food science and material production.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
4β-Galactobiose, 2 mg | sc-256854 | 2 mg | $279.00 |