Lewis Y pentasaccharide

Ref. 3D-OL09571

Product Information

• Name: Lewis Y pentasaccharide
• Synonyms: Fuca-2Galb-4(fuca-3)GlcNacb-3Gal
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Lewis Y pentasaccharide is a carbohydrate antigen that is expressed on the surface of cells in the cancer, tissue and lymphatic system. It has been shown to be a polyvalent carbohydrate ligand for lectins, which are proteins that bind carbohydrates. Lewis Y pentasaccharide has a high affinity for erythrocytes of blood group A and B, which makes it useful as an antigen for detection of these blood groups. The binding of Lewis Y pentasaccharide to glycolipids on tumor cells initiates complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) by activating the classical pathway of the immune system. CDC can be used as an adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 837.79 g/mol
• Formula: C₃₂H₅₅NO₂₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder