Deoxynojirimycin

Overview

Deoxynojirimycin inhibits mammalian glucosidase 1. As well, it inhibits intestinal and lysosmal alpha-glucosidases, beta-glucosidase from sweet almonds, pancreatic alpha-amylase and amyloglucosidase. Deoxynojirimycin is a potent iminosugar that functions as a glycosidase inhibitor, widely recognized for its impact on carbohydrate metabolism studies. As a crystalline solid, it mimics the structure of glucose, enabling it to competitively bind to glycosidase enzymes and modulate oligosaccharide processing. Its high aqueous solubility and stability make it ideal for in vitro enzymatic assays and mechanistic research. Frequently utilized in glycobiology, Deoxynojirimycin supports investigations into enzyme inhibition, glycoprotein biosynthesis, and carbohydrate-related metabolic pathways.

Application

Products > Life Science > Carbohydrates, Nucleosides & Nucleotides > Carbohydrates | Products > Drug Discovery > Inhibitor | Monosaccharides

Product Information

• Catalog No.: B0084-061939
• CAS No.: 19130-96-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO4
• Molecular Weight: 163.17
• Purity: 98%
• Storage: Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere
• Solubility: Soluble in Water (Slightly)

Source

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