Maltotriose Monohydrate (CAS 207511-08-8)

Maltotriose monohydrate is a trisaccharide composed of three glucose units linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds, accompanied by a molecule of water (monohydrate). This compound is primarily used in biochemical and enzymology research to investigate the specificity and mechanics of glycosidase enzymes, particularly those involved in the digestion of starches like amylases. Maltotriose monohydrate serves as a model substrate to study enzyme kinetics and to characterize the activity of α-amylase and other carbohydrases, which cleave α-1,4 bonds in oligosaccharides. This research has significant implications for understanding the biochemical pathways involved in carbohydrate metabolism and energy production in biological systems. Additionally, maltotriose is used in the study of carbohydrate-binding proteins and their role in various cellular processes, including glucose transport and signaling pathways. By applying maltotriose monohydrate in these contexts, scientists can explain the structure-function relationships of these proteins and their interaction with sugars, thus advancing our knowledge of cellular mechanisms and the basic science underlying carbohydrate utilization and regulation.