Sialo-a(2-6)LacCer (d18:1/18:0), Na salt A89866 Sialo-a(2-6)LacCer (d18:1/18:0), Na salt
The regiochemistry of the sialic acid linkage is a critical determinant in molecular recognition, particularly in immunology and host-pathogen interactions. Human influenza A viruses preferentially bind to host cell surface receptors terminating in α(2-6)-linked sialic acids, whereas avian influenza strains strictly favor α(2-3) linkages.
This lipid is a useful tool for investigating cellular signaling within lipid rafts. Sialyllactosylceramides (such as GM3 isomers) act as modulators of key transmembrane proteins, including the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and insulin receptors. This highly pure sodium salt formulation is essential for researchers conducting binding assays, lipidomic mass spectrometry standardizations, and structural biology studies.
This lipid is a useful tool for investigating cellular signaling within lipid rafts. Sialyllactosylceramides (such as GM3 isomers) act as modulators of key transmembrane proteins, including the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and insulin receptors. This highly pure sodium salt formulation is essential for researchers conducting binding assays, lipidomic mass spectrometry standardizations, and structural biology studies.
