Description
Udp-alpha-d-galactose disodium salt is an endogenous nucleotide sugar. The compound is a donor substrate for galactosyltransferases employed in the biosynthesis of galactose-containing oligosaccharides.
Chemical Properties
White powder
Uses
UDP-D-galactose disodium salt is a uridine (U829910) derivative used in the synthesis of 5-CF3 UDP non-natural sugar nucleotides which are micromolar inhibitors of galactosyltransferases.
Uses
Gal transferase substrate
General Description
Uridine 5′-diphospho-α-D-galactose/UDP-Gal is a nucleotide sugar.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Uridine 5′-diphospho-α-D-galactose/UDP-Gal can block BALB/3T12 cell development. In mammals, it is very essential for glycoconjugate biosynthesis.
