Lewis Y tetrasaccharide

CAS: 82993-43-9

Ref. 3D-OL06521

Product Information

• Name: Lewis Y tetrasaccharide
• Synonyms: Fuc-α-1,2-Gal-β-1,4 (Fuc-α-1,3)GlcNAc
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Lewis Y tetrasaccharide is a type of antigen that is used as a pharmacological agent. It has been shown to be effective in treating carcinoma cell lines and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Lewis Y tetrasaccharide has also been shown to be an antigen for the mouse monoclonal antibody, which is used in cancer research. The Lewis Y tetrasaccharide stimulates the immune system by interacting with certain cells called dendritic cells and macrophages, which are responsible for activating T-cells. This interaction promotes the production of chemoattractant proteins, which are proteins that attract white blood cells to fight infection and promote healing. Lewis Y tetrasaccharide has also been shown to cause cancer cell death by lysing cells through apoptosis or necrosis depending on the tissue type.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 675.64 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₆H₄₅NO₁₉
• Purity: (%) Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder