Galacto-N-biose

CAS: 20972-29-6

Ref. 3D-OA01686

Product Information

• Name: Galacto-N-biose
• Synonyms: Gal-b1,3-GalNAc2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-(b-D-galactopyranosyl)-D-galactopyranoseThomsen-Fridenreich antigenb1-3 Galactosyl-N-acety l galactosamineT antigen
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-(b-D-galactopyranosyl)-D-galactopyranose (also known as galacto-N-biose, GNB and T antigen) is a β 1-3’ linked disaccharide which is found in the gastrointestinal tract as a core component of mucin. GNB has been shown to have potential to protect against glutamate excitotoxicity, a process in which nerve cells can be damaged or destroyed. GNB, along with lactose-N-biose, are found in human milk but are not metabolised by gut enzymes and are instead broken down to a digestible form by bifidobacteria found in the intestinal systems of infants in a symbiotic process.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 383.35 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₂₅NO₁₁
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder