4-Nitrophenyl-alpha-L-fucopyranoside CAS:10231-84-2

4-Nitrophenyl-alpha-L-fucopyranoside is a chemical compound that belongs to the family of glycosides. It consists of a fucose sugar molecule attached to a 4-nitrophenyl group. This compound is commonly used as a substrate in enzymatic assays to study the activity of fucosidases, which are enzymes involved in the breakdown of fucose-containing molecules. When acted upon by a fucosidase enzyme, 4-nitrophenyl-alpha-L-fucopyranoside is cleaved, resulting in the release of 4-nitrophenol, which can be quantitatively measured using spectrophotometry. This substrate is particularly useful in studies related to enzymatic activity, substrate specificity, inhibitor screening, and kinetics of fucosidase enzymes.

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Enzyme activity assay: 4-Nitrophenyl-alpha-L-fucopyranoside is widely used as a substrate in enzymatic assays to determine the activity of fucosidase enzymes. Fucosidases are involved in breaking down fucose-containing molecules, and by measuring the release of 4-nitrophenol, the activity of these enzymes can be quantitatively determined. Substrate specificity studies: By using 4-Nitrophenyl-alpha-L-fucopyranoside as a substrate, researchers can investigate the specificity of fucosidase enzymes towards different substrates. This can help in understanding the role of fucosidases in various biological processes and pathways. Inhibitor screening: 4-Nitrophenyl-alpha-L-fucopyranoside can be used to screen and evaluate potential inhibitors of fucosidase enzymes. This is important in drug development and therapeutic interventions, as inhibiting the activity of specific enzymes can have pharmacological effects. Kinetics studies: By observing the reaction rate of fucosidase enzymes with 4-Nitrophenyl-alpha-L-fucopyranoside at different substrate concentrations and enzyme concentrations, the kinetics of the enzymatic reaction can be studied. This can provide insights into the mechanism of the enzyme and its interactions with the substrate.

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Composition C12H15NO7
Assay 99%
Appearance White powder
CAS No. 10231-84-2
Packing Small and bulk
Shelf Life 2 years
Storage Store in cool and dry area
Certification ISO.
 

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