D-Galactose: Essential Monosaccharide for Biomedical and Biochemical Research

1. Chemical Identity

• Product Name: D-Galactose
• Chemical Name: (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetraol
• CAS Number: 59-23-4
• Origin: Naturally occurring monosaccharide, also available in synthetic form

2. Scientific Overview

D-Galactose is a fundamental hexose sugar involved in various biological processes. It plays a critical role in glycoprotein and glycolipid synthesis, cellular signaling, and metabolic pathways. Due to its defined structure and metabolic relevance, it is widely used in research related to aging, metabolic disorders, and cellular physiology.

3. Functional Properties

• Structural Role: Component of lactose, glycosaminoglycans, glycoproteins
• Metabolic Pathway: Involved in the Leloir pathway of galactose metabolism
• Research Model: Used to simulate oxidative stress and cellular aging in animal models
• Biological Marker: Used in glycan expression and lectin-binding studies

4. Application Areas

• Biomedical research (aging, neurobiology)
• Metabolic pathway analysis
• Cell culture and media enrichment
• Carbohydrate chemistry and glycan profiling

5. Active Research Topics

• Role of D-Galactose in oxidative stress and senescence
• Studies on neurodegenerative models and memory decline
• Hepatic clearance and liver function evaluation
• Galactose-specific ligand development

6. Innovation & Development

• Galactose-functionalized materials for targeted delivery
• Advanced probes for glycobiology
• Improved galactose media formulations for cellular assays

7. Regulatory Status

D-Galactose is listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA. While suitable for laboratory use, any pharmaceutical or dietary applications are subject to specific national regulatory approvals.

8. Future Perspectives

• Expanded research into metabolic syndromes and galactosemia
• Application in precision nutrition and diagnostic tools
• Use in development of novel biofunctional materials

9. Partner with Us

NST Chemicals supplies D-Galactose in research-grade quality with full analytical documentation. For collaborative opportunities or product inquiries, please contact us at
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