N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine

AT4514

CAS 7512-17-6

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Overview

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG) is a monosaccharide derivative of glucose. It is released by the action of O-GlcNAcase, in mammalian systems from proteins that have been post-translationally modified with O-GlcNAc.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H15NO6
Molecular Weight221.21
CAS Numbers7512-17-6
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES Code[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O)(NC(C)=O)C=O

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Liu F,etal.O-GlcNAcylation regulates phosphorylation of tau a mechanism involved in Alzheimer's disease.Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Jul 20;101[29] 10804-9.