Supplementation of cell culture media with glucosamine hydrochloride may enhance N-glycosylation of secreted proteins and affect differentiation of cell lines such as chondocytes and stem cells.
Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is the precursor of the hexosamine biosynthetic pathway leading to the formation of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine (UDP-GlcNAc), which is then used for making glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, and glycolipids.
Application Areas: Molecular Biology
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Carbohydrates
Chemical Class: Carbohydrates
Melting Point: 190-194°C (dec.)(Lit.)
Optical Rotation: +72° ± 10° (c=1, water)
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Powder
Heavy Metals: ≤10 ppm
Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
Residue on ignition: ≤0.1%
NOTES: Arsenic ≤0.5 ppm Iron: ≤20 ppm
Solubility: Soluble in water (100 mg/mL).
Storage & Handling: Room Temperature