Laminaritetraose (CAS 26212-72-6)
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Laminaritetraose, a tetrasaccharide constituent of laminarin, is a subject of interest in carbohydrate research, where it is used to study the structure and function of polysaccharides found in algae. As a model compound, it aids in understanding the enzymatic processes involved in the degradation of beta-glucans, which are important for both the energy metabolism in marine ecosystems and the development of biofuels. Researchers leverage laminaritetraose to examine the specificity and kinetics of glucanases, enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of the glycosidic linkages within beta-glucans. This tetrasaccharide also serves as a reference compound in the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions, particularly in the investigation of immune responses that are modulated by beta-glucan recognition. Furthermore, its role in fundamental glycobiology research extends to exploring its potential as a building block for the synthesis of complex carbohydrates with diverse biological functions.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Laminaritetraose, 1 mg | sc-286129 | 1 mg | $92.00 | |||
Laminaritetraose, 2 mg | sc-286129A | 2 mg | $143.00 |