General description
CMP-sialic acid is the activated form of sialic acid that is required for the biosynthesis of sialic acid-containing complex carbohydrates. It is a widespread carbohydrate with numerous biological functions, including blood protein half-life regulation, variety of toxin neutralization, cellular adhesion and glycoprotein lytic protection.
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Physical form
A 25 mM (10 mg/608 µL) sterile-filtered solution of CMP-Sialic Acid, Disodium Salt (Cat. No. 233264) in H₂O.
Reconstitution
Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C). Aliquots are stable for up to 1 year at -70°C.
Other Notes
Schauer, R., et al. 1972. Hoppe Seylerʹs Z. Physiol. Chem.6, 353.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 41115709
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 5052230001
