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6-Phosphogluconic acid, trisodium salt is a form of 6-phosphogluconic acid that has been stabilized with sodium ions to enhance solubility, making it a useful compound in biochemical research. It plays a significant role in studies of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), an essential metabolic pathway that generates NADPH and pentoses. This compound is specifically involved in investigations of the enzyme 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase, where it acts as a substrate to further understand the enzyme kinetics and regulation. By using the trisodium salt of 6-phosphogluconic acid, researchers can study its role in cellular redox status and the synthesis of nucleotides and amino acids. Additionally, the compound is utilized in enzymatic assays to monitor the activity of the PPP in various cell types and under different physiological conditions, contributing to a broader grasp of cellular metabolism and its alterations in response to oxidative stress.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
6-Phosphogluconic acid, trisodium salt, 100 mg | sc-207132 | 100 mg | $104.00 | |||
6-Phosphogluconic acid, trisodium salt, 500 mg | sc-207132A | 500 mg | $419.00 |