Audited Supplier
E10
2438-80-4
C6h12o5
/
Food Additives
Nutritional
Sweetener
Natural
L-Fucose
99%
Available
Available
Adult
10g
/
Foil Bag
99
China
Product Description
| Product Name | L-Fucose |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| CAS NO. | 2438-80-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O5 |
| Storage | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location |
L-Fucose is a simple sugar that naturally occurs in various organisms, including humans. It is structurally distinct from other common sugars like glucose and galactose due to its unique stereochemistry and hydroxyl group arrangement.
- Biochemical Research: L-Fucose serves as a crucial component in studying glycosylation processes and the roles of fucosylated glycoproteins in cellular interactions.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: It is used in the synthesis of certain therapeutic glycoproteins that mimic natural human structures for treating diseases.
- Diagnostic Tools: L-Fucose-based conjugates are employed in diagnostic assays to detect specific biomarkers in biological samples.
- Cellular Recognition: L-Fucose plays a vital role in cell surface recognition mechanisms, influencing cell adhesion, migration, and signaling pathways.
- Immune Response: It is involved in modulating the immune system by participating in the structure of certain immune cell receptors and ligands.
- Developmental Processes: During embryonic development, L-Fucose is essential for proper tissue morphogenesis and differentiation.
