UDP-Glucose is an important activated form of carbohydrates and is involved in many biochemical processes, such as sugar synthesis and energy conversion.
UDP-Glucose CAS#133-89-1
UDP-Glucose is an important activated form of carbohydrates and is involved in many biochemical processes, such as sugar synthesis and energy conversion.
UDP-Glucose is a white crystal or powder. As a key glycosyl transfer donor, it plays an indispensable role in carbohydrate metabolism and cell wall synthesis in organisms. UDP-glucose is not only a participant in glycosyltransferase reactions, but also plays a core role in the synthesis of glycogen and starch, becoming a precursor molecule for the synthesis of these polysaccharides. In addition, UDP-glucose is also a precursor substance for the biosynthesis of various sugar conjugates in organisms, such as glycosaminoglycans, heparin, heparin sulfate, etc.
These conjugates play a vital role in cell signaling, immune response, and cell-cell interaction. The importance of UDP-glucose in carbohydrate metabolism is not only reflected in its role as an important intermediate for the mutual conversion between monosaccharides, but also as a key molecule in the furfural acid production pathway. The furfural acid production pathway is of great significance in the synthesis of plant cell walls, affecting the growth, development and stress resistance of plants. In addition, UDP-glucose is also closely related to the synthesis of plant secondary metabolites, and participates in regulating the formation of secondary metabolites such as aromatic compounds and flavonoids in plants, which play an important role in the defense mechanism of plants.
In industrial production, UDP-glucose is an important precursor substance and is widely used in medicine, food additives and agriculture. For example, it has important application value in the preparation of glycosylated modified drug molecules, which helps to improve the water solubility and stability of drugs. In the food industry, UDP-glucose and its derivatives can be used as sweeteners or flavoring agents to improve the flavor and taste of food. At the same time, in agriculture, the biosynthesis pathway of UDP-glucose can be used to develop biological fertilizers or plant protection agents that enhance plant disease resistance.
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