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In Stock | PNP-α-NeuNAc (CAS: 26112-88-9): The Classic “Gold Standard” for Sialidase Activity Detection
2025/12/4 14:23:48 Browse volume(78)2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid
In the fields of glycobiology, infectious disease diagnosis, and antiviral drug development, Sialidase (Sialidase / Neuraminidase) is an extremely important biomarker and drug target. Whether evaluating influenza virus drug resistance or developing rapid diagnostic kits for bacterial vaginosis (BV), choosing a substrate with high specificity and stability is crucial.
2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid (PNP-α-NeuNAc, 26112-88-9) is a classic chromogenic substrate in this field and is widely included in various enzymatic detection kits and pharmacopoeia standard methods.
I. Product Overview
Chinese Name: 2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid
English Name: 2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid
Abbreviation: PNP-α-NeuNAc
CAS No.: 26112-88-9
Molecular Formula: C17H22N2O11
Molecular Weight: 430.37
Specification: 1 mg / 5 mg / 10 mg (Custom packaging available)
Appearance: Off-white powder
Item No.: G01060050
Stock: In stock
2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid is a chromogenic substrate primarily used to detect and quantify the enzymatic activity of sialidase (neuraminidase).
II. Mechanism of Action: Precise "Enzymatic Cleavage - Color Development" Reaction
The core value of PNP-α-NeuNAc lies in its ability to convert invisible enzyme activity into a visible optical signal. The reaction process is as follows:
1. Specific Recognition: The substrate structure mimics natural sialylglycosides and can be specifically recognized by sialidases from viral, bacterial, or mammalian sources.
2. Enzymatic Hydrolysis: The enzyme cleaves the α-ketosidic bond, releasing free p-Nitrophenol (pNP) and N-acetylneuraminic acid.
3. Signal Amplification: The released pNP rapidly converts into a bright yellow phenolate ion upon addition of an alkaline stop solution.
4. Quantitative Analysis: The absorbance at 405 nm is measured using a microplate reader to accurately calculate enzyme activity units.
III. Application Scenarios
1. Basic Enzymology Research: Used to study the enzymatic properties, catalytic mechanisms, and kinetic parameters of sialidases;
2. Inhibitor Screening and Drug Development: As a standard substrate, it can be used for high-throughput screening of sialidase inhibitors targeting influenza viruses, bacteria, and other diseases, and to evaluate their efficacy;
3. Pathogen Detection: Used to detect neuraminidase activity from bacteria and viruses in clinical or environmental samples, serving pathogen diagnosis and microbiological research;
IV. Core Advantages
✅ High Purity: HPLC purity control ensures low free pNP background, providing a high signal-to-noise ratio for sensitive detection of even trace enzyme activity;
✅ High Specificity: Specifically recognizes and responds to sialidase with low non-specific background, ensuring reliable detection results;
✅ Batch-to-Batch Consistency: Strict synthesis process control ensures consistent colorimetric response between different batches, suitable for industrial kit production;
✅ Good Water Solubility: Easy to prepare high-concentration stock solutions, meeting the needs of high-throughput screening (HTS);
✅ Direct Supply from Stock: Independently developed and produced by Hepattack Bioscience & Technology, ensuring supply chain security from the source, guaranteeing project continuity, with competitive pricing;
V. Related Product Recommendations
1. X-NeuNAc Sodium Salt
Abbreviation: X-NeuNAc Sodium Salt
Chinese Name: 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl N-acetyl-α-D-neuraminic acid sodium salt
English Name: 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl N-acetyl-α-D-neuraminic acid sodium
CAS No.: 160369-85-7
Molecular Formula: C19H21BrCIN2NaO9
Molecular Weight: 559.72
Item No.: G01010008
2. PNP-α-NeuNAc Ammonium Salt
Abbreviation: PNP-α-NeuNAc Ammonium Salt
Chinese Name: 2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid ammonium salt
English Name: 2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid ammonium salt
CAS No.: 210418-02-3
Molecular Formula: C17H25N3O11
Molecular Weight: 447.40
Item No.: G01060048
3. PNP-α-NeuNAc Sodium Salt
Abbreviation: PNP-α-NeuNAc Sodium Salt
Chinese Name: 2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid sodium salt
English Name: 2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid sodium salt
CAS No.: 123549-14-4
Molecular Formula: C17H21N2NaO11
Molecular Weight: 452.35
Item No.: G01060049
Choose PNP-α-NeuNAc to ensure "standard-grade" accuracy in every sialidase assay.
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