L-Iduronic Acid (sodium salt) – 1 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
61199-83-5
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

L-Iduronic acid is an epimer of glucuronic acid and a monosaccharide component of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), including heparin and chondroitin sulfate B, found on the outer cell membrane.{37572} L-Iduronic acid is conformationally flexible, which allows it to bind metal ions and may be important for the antithrombotic activity of heparin.{37573,37574} Iduronic acid-containing GAGs are selectively bound by basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), which prevents infection of Hep-2 cells with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in vitro.{37572}  

 

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Description

A monosaccharide component of glycosaminoglycans, including heparin; conformationally flexible, allowing it to bind metal ions and may be important for the antithrombotic activity of heparin


Formal name: L-iduronic acid, monosodium salt

Synonyms:  L-IdoA|L-Idopyranosiduronic Acid|L-Iduronate

Molecular weight: 216.1

CAS: 61199-83-5

Purity: ≥95%

Formulation: A solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Carbohydrates||Product Type|Biochemicals|Natural Products||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Carbohydrate Metabolism