General description
D-(+)-Trehalose, a disaccharide, acts as a chemical chaperone and serves as a carbohydrate reserve in microorganisms. It functions as an osmolyte, safeguarding cells against various environmental stresses. Further, it also plays a crucial role in protein stabilization during freeze drying, making it a valuable asset in the areas of biochemical, cell culture, and excipient research
Application
- Use as a cryoprotectant in a variety of cell freezing media
- Used in excipeint research
Biochem/physiol Actions
Trehalose is a non-reducing sugar formed from two glucose units joined by a 1-1 alpha bond. It is thought to provide plants and animals with the ability to withstanding periods of dehydration.
Features and Benefits
- Prepared from Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Suitable for use with HPLC and GC-MS(4)
Preparation Note
Prepared by the modified procedure of Payen, R., Can. J. Res., 27B, 749 (1949).
Other Notes
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- UPC:
- 41115700
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- T5251-100G
- CAS:
- 6138-23-4
