3'-Sulfated Lewis A sodium salt

CAS: 153088-71-2

Ref. 3D-OS05428

Product Information

• Name: 3'-Sulfated Lewis A sodium salt
• Synonyms: 3-SO3H-Gal-b-1-3(Fuc-a-1-4)GlcNAc sodium salt
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3'-Sulfated Lewis A sodium salt is a synthetic oligosaccharide that is used as an antigen for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. It is conjugated to a monoclonal antibody and binds to the Lewis A epitope on the surface of cells. 3'-Sulfated Lewis A sodium salt has been shown to be useful in bladder cancer, where it can be used as a marker for tumorigenicity. It has also been shown to stimulate selectins and increase sugar residues on cell surfaces, which may lead to increased tumor growth.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 631.55 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₃₄NO₁₈SNa
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder