Trifucosyllacto-N-hexaose a (CAS 116883-09-1)

Trifucosyllacto-N-hexaose a is a complex oligosaccharide commonly studied in the field of glycobiology for its structural significance and biological functions. This unique carbohydrate structure, comprising multiple fucose residues linked to a lactose core, plays crucial roles in cellular recognition, signaling, and immune modulation. Researchers investigate the mechanisms by which trifucosyllacto-N-hexaose a interacts with carbohydrate-binding proteins, such as lectins, which are involved in various biological processes, including cell adhesion and pathogen recognition. Additionally, this oligosaccharide is utilized as a probe to study the biosynthesis and metabolism of fucose-containing glycans, which are essential components of cell surface glycoconjugates and play critical roles in cellular communication and host-pathogen interactions. Trifucosyllacto-N-hexaose a also serves as a model compound for developing glycan microarrays and other high-throughput screening platforms to analyze carbohydrate-protein interactions on a large scale. Through these research applications, trifucosyllacto-N-hexaose a contributes to advancing our understanding of glycan biology and its implications for health, disease, and biotechnology.