β-Phenylethyl β-D-Glucoside (CAS 18997-54-1)

β-Phenylethyl β-D-Glucoside, also known as Phenylethyl β-D-glucopyranoside (PEBG) is a synthetic compound derived from the natural sugar glucose. Its mode of action involves binding to specific proteins and enzymes, effectively regulating their activity. Furthermore, there is evidence to suggest that β-Phenylethyl β-D-Glucoside functions as a competitive inhibitor for certain enzymes while also serving as a substrate for others. β-Phenylethyl β-D-Glucoside′s mechanism of action revolves around its interactions with various proteins and enzymes, ultimately influencing their function. By binding to specific targets, β-Phenylethyl β-D-Glucoside modulates the activity of these proteins and enzymes, thereby affecting the biological processes they are involved in. Additionally, β-Phenylethyl β-D-Glucoside demonstrates competitive inhibition against select enzymes, effectively competing with their natural substrates. Moreover, β-Phenylethyl β-D-Glucoside itself can act as a substrate for other enzymes, undergoing specific enzymatic reactions.