α-D-Glucose 1-phosphate disodium salt tetrahydrate (CAS 150399-99-8)

α-D-Glucose 1-phosphate disodium salt tetrahydrate is a compound that serves as a substrate in enzymatic reactions involving phosphoryl transfer. It acts as a phosphoryl donor in various biochemical processes, facilitating the transfer of phosphate groups to specific target molecules. Α-D-Glucose 1-Phosphate Disodium Salt Tetrahydrate plays a role in the synthesis of glycogen and starch, as well as in the breakdown of these polysaccharides through the process of glycogenolysis. α-D-Glucose 1-phosphate disodium salt tetrahydrate is involved in the biosynthesis of nucleotides and glycoproteins, contributing to the formation of cellular components. At the molecular level, α-D-Glucose 1-phosphate disodium salt tetrahydrate interacts with specific enzymes and regulatory proteins, modulating their activity and influencing the metabolic pathways in which it participates. Its presence and participation in these biochemical processes are integral to the proper functioning and regulation of cellular metabolism.