Heparin derived Tetrasaccharide ammonium salt (CAS 61844-85-7)

Heparin derived Tetrasaccharide ammonium salt is a chemically synthesized fragment of heparin, a naturally occurring anticoagulant. This tetrasaccharide includes a specific sequence of four sugar units, typically comprising iduronic acid and glucosamine, which are sulfated to varying degrees. This modification is critical as the sulfation pattern largely determines the molecule′s interaction with various biological targets. In research, this tetrasaccharide is extensively used to study the fundamental mechanisms of heparin′s action, particularly its ability to interact with proteins such as antithrombin III, which plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood coagulation. By binding to such proteins, the tetrasaccharide can modulate their activity, providing insights into the detailed molecular interactions that govern the anticoagulation pathway. Additionally, this compound serves as a valuable tool in the development and testing of new anticoagulant drugs by allowing researchers to isolate and examine the effects of specific structural components of heparin. Moreover, studies involving this tetrasaccharide contribute to our understanding of the sulfation′s role in biological activity and specificity, offering potential for the design of more targeted and efficient therapeutic agents that mimic heparin′s natural properties without extending to direct medical applications themselves.