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Dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (CAS 137173-46-7)

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Alternate Names:
N-Dodecanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone
Application:
Dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone is a modulator of cell communication and regulation
CAS Number:
137173-46-7
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
283.41
Molecular Formula:
C16H29NO3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone is an acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) compound, which serves as a natural signaling molecule in bacterial communication. AHLs are vital for regulating gene expression, facilitating cell-to-cell communication, and orchestrating various bacterial processes. Dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone plays a role in unraveling the intricate mechanisms of bacterial quorum sensing and gene regulation. Its utilization in laboratory experiments has facilitated the exploration of novel regulatory pathways and the investigation of bacterial communication. As a signaling molecule, Dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone functions as a ligand for the LuxR family of transcriptional regulators. Binding of Dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone to its respective transcriptional regulator stimulates the expression of target genes.

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Dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone, 5 mg

sc-391777
5 mg
$49.00