Sialyl lewis X pentaose

Ref. 3D-OS09845

Product Information

• Name: Sialyl lewis X pentaose
• Synonyms: Neu5Ac-α-2-3-Gal-β-1-4(Fuc-α-1-3)GlcNAc-β-1-3-Gal
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: The blood group antigen Sialyl Lewis X (SLeX) is an oligosaccharide which plays a vital role in cell-cell recognition processes. SLeX is a terminal residue on glycolipids that are present on the surface of white blood cells and plays a key role in inflamation processes (Collins, 2006). The inital adhesion of white blood cells to a site of injury is mediated by E-selectins which specifically interact with SLeX. Cell-cell recognition between leukocytes and endothelial cells in blood is believed to occur in part through interactions between lectins and oligosaccharide ligands (Munro, 1992).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,004.87 g/mol
• Formula: C₃₇H₆₁N₂O₂₈Na
• Purity: Min. 70%
• Color/Form: Powder