D-Mannose 6-phosphate disodium salt
Agent Name
D-Mannose 6-phosphate disodium salt
CAS Number
33068-18-7
Formula
C6-H13-O9-P.2Na
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
D-Mannose, 6-(dihydrogen phosphate), disodium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Mannose-6-phosphate (M6P) is a molecule bound by lectin in the immune system. M6P is converted to fructose 6-phosphate by mannose phosphate isomerase. M6P is a key targeting signal for acid hydrolase precursor proteins that are destined for transport to lysosomes." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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