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CAS 133-89-1

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UDP-Glucose

Description:
UDP-Glucose, or Uridine Diphosphate Glucose, is a nucleotide sugar that plays a crucial role in carbohydrate metabolism and biosynthesis. It is a key substrate in the synthesis of glycogen and glycoproteins, serving as a glucose donor in various enzymatic reactions. UDP-Glucose is composed of a uridine molecule linked to two phosphate groups and a glucose moiety, making it a vital intermediate in the metabolic pathways of glucose. It is typically found in the cytoplasm of cells and is involved in the glycosylation of proteins and lipids. The compound is highly soluble in water, which facilitates its participation in biochemical reactions. UDP-Glucose is also important in the synthesis of polysaccharides, such as cellulose and starch, in plants. Its role extends to various biological processes, including cell signaling and energy metabolism. Due to its significance in metabolic pathways, UDP-Glucose is a subject of interest in biochemistry and molecular biology research.
Formula:C15H24N2O17P2
InChI:InChI=1S/C15H24N2O17P2/c18-3-5-8(20)10(22)12(24)14(32-5)33-36(28,29)34-35(26,27)30-4-6-9(21)11(23)13(31-6)17-2-1-7(19)16-15(17)25/h1-2,5-6,8-14,18,20-24H,3-4H2,(H,26,27)(H,28,29)(H,16,19,25)/t5-,6-,8-,9-,10+,11-,12-,13-,14-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=HSCJRCZFDFQWRP-JZMIEXBBSA-N
SMILES:O[C@H]1[C@@H](O[C@H](COP(OP(O[C@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)(=O)O)(=O)O)[C@H]1O)N3C(=O)NC(=O)C=C3
Synonyms:
  • UDP-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucose
  • UDP-D-glucose
  • UDP-Glc
  • UDP-α-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Glucose
  • UDP-α-D-Glucose
  • Udpg
  • Uridin-5'-(trihydrogen-diphosphat), Mono-α-D-glucopyranosylester
  • Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate), mono-α-D-glucopyranosyl ester
  • Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen pyrophosphate), mono-D-glucosyl ester
  • Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen pyrophosphate), mono-α-D-glucopyranosyl ester
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