Lacto-N-tetraose
Lacto-N-tetraose is a core component of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and is a tetrasaccharide composed of galactose, N-acetylglucosamine, and glucose. Lacto-N-tetraose exhibits a variety of biological activities, including prebiotic effects, immunomodulatory effects, anti-inflammatory effects, regulation of intestinal cell responses, as well as antibacterial and antiviral activities. Lacto-N-tetraose is widely used in infant formula, functional foods, and biomedical research.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
14116-68-8
Purity
99.96% (May vary between batches)
Smiles
O ([C@H]1[C@H] (NC (C) =O) [C@@H] (O[C@@H]2O[C@H] (CO) [C@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]2O) [C@H] (O) [C@@H] (CO) O1) [C@@H]3[C@@H] (O) [C@H] (O[C@@H] ([C@@H] ([C@H] (C=O) O) O) [C@@H] (CO) O) O[C@H] (CO) [C@@H]3O
Molecular Formula
C26H45NO21
Molecular Weight
707.63
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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