CAS: 67920-64-3

Natural glycoside

Glucoarabin potassium is a synthetic carbohydrate derivative, which is designed to mimic naturally occurring polysaccharides with potent biochemical activities. It is derived from a combination of glucose and arabinose residues, which are modified to include potassium ions, enhancing its solubility and reactivity in biological systems. The mode of action involves intricate interactions with cellular carbohydrate receptors, influencing metabolic pathways and potentially modulating immune responses due to its structural similarity to native glycan structures. This compound is utilized primarily in biochemical research, where it serves as a tool for probing glycan-receptor interactions and for studying the modulation of metabolic pathways through synthetically engineered carbohydrate compounds. Its applications extend to therapeutic research, where its effects on cellular systems are explored for potential health benefits, particularly in areas such as glycomics and metabolic disorders. This makes Glucoarabin potassium a valuable asset in advancing our understanding of complex carbohydrate functions in biological systems.

Glucoarabin potassium salt analytical standard provided with w/w absolute assay, to be used for quantitative titration.