6-Sialyl-N-acetyllactosamine, often referred to as 6-sialyl-LacNAc, is a complex carbohydrate that belongs to the family of sialylated glycans. It is characterized by the presence of a sialic acid residue linked to the N-acetyllactosamine structure, which consists of a galactose and a glucosamine unit. This compound plays a significant role in various biological processes, including cell-cell recognition, signaling, and immune responses. The sialic acid moiety contributes to the negative charge and hydrophilicity of the molecule, influencing its interactions with proteins and other biomolecules. 6-Sialyl-N-acetyllactosamine is often found in glycoproteins and glycolipids on cell surfaces, where it can affect cellular adhesion and pathogen recognition. Its structural complexity and functional diversity make it a subject of interest in glycobiology and biochemistry, particularly in the study of cellular interactions and disease mechanisms.

6-SIALYL-N-ACETYLLACTOSAMINE*

174757-71-2: 6-Sialyl-N-acetyllactosamine, often referred to as 6-sialyl-LacNAc, is a complex carbohydrate that belongs to the family of sialylated glycans. It is characterized by the presence of a sialic acid residue linked to the N-acetyllactosamine structure, which consists of a galactose and a glucosamine unit. This compound plays a significant role in various biological processes, including cell-cell recognition, signaling, and immune responses. The sialic acid moiety contributes to the negative charge and hydrophilicity of the molecule, influencing its interactions with proteins and other biomolecules. 6-Sialyl-N-acetyllactosamine is often found in glycoproteins and glycolipids on cell surfaces, where it can affect cellular adhesion and pathogen recognition. Its structural complexity and functional diversity make it a subject of interest in glycobiology and biochemistry, particularly in the study of cellular interactions and disease mechanisms.

6''-a-Sialyl-N-acetyllactosamine

<p>Sialylated trisaccharide found in human urine</p>

CAS 174757-71-2

6-SIALYL-N-ACETYLLACTOSAMINE*

6''-a-Sialyl-N-acetyllactosamine

Ref: 7W-GC2967

6'-a-Sialyl-N-acetyllactosamine sodium salt

Ref: 3D-OS09313