N-Acetyllactosamine Heptaacetate (CAS 73208-61-4)

N-Acetyllactosamine Heptaacetate is a highly modified derivative of N-acetyllactosamine, an important disaccharide consisting of galactose and N-acetylglucosamine, which is key in various biological recognition processes. This compound, with extensive acetylation, is primarily used in carbohydrate chemistry research for its enhanced stability and solubility, making it an ideal tool for studying the synthetic pathways and enzyme interactions involved in glycosylation processes. The heptaacetate modification prevents non-specific interactions and hydrolysis, allowing researchers to specifically investigate the enzyme-catalyzed mechanisms of glycosidic bond formation and cleavage under controlled conditions. This is particularly important for understanding how glycosyltransferases and glycosidases interact with glycan structures, which has implications for deciphering complex carbohydrate-mediated biological processes, such as cell-cell communication and microbial pathogenesis. In research, N-Acetyllactosamine Heptaacetate is utilized to study the specificity and kinetics of these enzymes, providing insights into the substrate preferences and catalytic mechanisms. This research helps in the development of synthetic strategies for oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates, advancing the field of glycoscience with a focus on applications in synthetic biology and material science. These studies contribute to a broader understanding of glycan function in natural and engineered systems.