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Vancomycin Aglycon is a compound that is used extensively in research focused on the study of antibiotic mechanisms. This molecule, lacking the sugar moieties found in the parent compound vancomycin, allows scientists to dissect the role of the glycosyl groups in antibiotic activity. In research focused on bacterial cell wall synthesis, Vancomycin Aglycon is valuable for investigating how antibiotics bind to their target sites, specifically the D-alanyl-D-alanine termini of peptidoglycan precursors. This compound is also employed in the synthesis of vancomycin analogs, where modifications to the aglycon structure can lead to molecules with different properties and activities. In addition, Vancomycin Aglycon serves as a tool in the study of resistance mechanisms, as it helps in understanding the structural changes in bacteria that lead to reduced antibiotic efficacy.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Vancomycin Aglycon, 1 mg | sc-391258 | 1 mg | $326.00 |