SSEA-4 hexaose

Ref. 3D-OS59465

Product Information

• Name: SSEA-4 hexaose
• Synonyms: Neu5Aca2-3Galb1-3GalNAcb1-3Gala1-4Galb1-4GlcStage-Specific Embryonic Antigen-4
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: SSEA-4 hexaose is a virulence factor that belongs to the lectin family. It has been shown to be activated by binding to lectins, which are proteins that bind carbohydrates. SSEA-4 hexaose has also been shown to have cytotoxic effects on cells and induce apoptosis in some cancer cell lines. This glycan is expressed in many tissues, including brain, heart, liver, kidney, erythrocytes, lymphocytes and monocytes. In addition, it binds specifically to clostridium perfringens and mycobacterium tuberculosis with high affinity.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,183.01 g/mol
• Formula: C₄₃H₇₁N₂O₃₄Na
• Purity: Min. 90 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder