Mannose 6-phosphate
Agent Name
Mannose 6-phosphate
CAS Number
3672-15-9
Formula
C6-H13-O9-P
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Mannose-6-phosphate; D-Mannose, 6-(dihydrogen phosphate); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
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]
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