Isotope Labeled Carbohydrates
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Isotope-labeled carbohydrates are revolutionizing the field of biochemical research, providing precise tools to trace and analyze carbohydrate metabolism. BOC Sciences, with over 20 years of expertise, offers an extensive range of high-quality isotope-labeled carbohydrates. We offer a complete range of labeled carbohydrates standards. The carbohydrate products we provide include isotope (2H, 13C, 15N, 18O, etc.) labeled glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose, sucrose, fucose, arabinose and their derivatives. These advanced compounds are critical for in-depth studies of metabolic pathways and have significant applications in health, disease research, and biotechnological innovation. In addition, we also provide custom isotope labeling service for any carbohydrates, you can directly provide the carbohydrates to be labeled or make a request such as the type of labeling isotope, the labeling site, and the isotope enrichment.
What are Carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates, also known as sugars, are a class of biomolecules composed of C, H, and O elements. In terms of the chemical structure, carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes, polyhydroxy ketones, or compounds that can hydrolyze to polyhydroxy aldehydes and polyhydroxy ketones. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are collectively referred to as the three major nutrients. As one of the indispensable components, carbohydrates play an irreplaceable role in the health of human bodies and the regular conduct of life activities. Moreover, carbohydrates are the energy source of bodies that help reduce protein consumption. Innovative carbohydrates have broad application prospects and functions in promoting vaccine development and disease treatment, reducing drug costs, and improving development efficiency.
What is the Carbohydrate Function?
- Energy Source: They are the primary energy source for cellular activities, helping reduce protein consumption.
- Structural Role: Carbohydrates are key structural components of cell walls and exoskeletons in various organisms.
- Biological Recognition: They are involved in cell-cell recognition and signaling processes.
- Genetic Information: Carbohydrates are integral components of DNA and RNA, playing a role in genetic information storage and transfer.
What are Isotope Labeled Carbohydrates?
Isotope-labeled carbohydrates are molecules in which one or more atoms are replaced with their stable isotopes, such 2H or Deuterium, 13C, 15N, 18O, etc. This labeling enables researchers to trace and analyze metabolic pathways with high precision. The incorporation of stable isotopes allows for the study of both the entire molecule and specific atoms within the molecule, providing detailed insights into biochemical processes. Glucose metabolism plays an important role in various biochemical processes. Glucose metabolism refers to decomposing sugars into small molecular substances, converting small molecular substances into sugars, and synthesizing disaccharides and polysaccharides from monosaccharides. In addition, sugar metabolism also includes the absorption of sugar by organisms and the excretion of metabolites. Isotopically labeled carbohydrates could be used to study carbohydrate metabolism. Isotope-labeled carbohydrates can trace the entire molecule or specific atom to reveal quantitative and qualitative analysis of carbohydrates and substances related to metabolism pathways.
Our Isotope Labeling Services for Carbohydrates
BOC Sciences offers a comprehensive range of isotope-labeled carbohydrates, including monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Our products are meticulously developed to meet the highest standards of quality and precision. We provide custom synthesis services to meet specific research needs, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Labeling Types Options
We offer various labeling types for carbohydrates, including:
Used for studying hydrogen exchange and metabolic pathways.
Ideal for tracing carbon atoms in metabolic processes.
Utilized in protein and nucleotide metabolism studies.
Applied in studying oxygen incorporation in biochemical reactions.
Carbohydrates Types Options
Our product range includes isotope-labeled versions of key carbohydrates such as:
- Glucose: Fundamental for studying glucose metabolism and energy production.
- Fructose: Important for understanding its role in metabolism and liver processing.
- Galactose: Used in studies of galactosemia and glycoprotein synthesis.
- Ribose: Crucial for nucleic acid research and ATP production.
- Sucrose: Studied for its metabolic roles and its effect on health.
- Fucose: Investigated for its roles in cell signaling and immune response.
- Arabinose: Analyzed for its functions in plant metabolism and potential health benefits.
For more types of carbohydrates (and their derivatives) and isotopic labeling, please contact us directly.
Applications of Isotope Labeled Carbohydrates
Isotope-labeled carbohydrates are invaluable tools in various scientific and medical research areas. Their ability to precisely trace and analyze carbohydrate metabolism and interactions enables groundbreaking studies and innovative solutions across multiple fields.
Metabolic Pathway Analysis
They enable precise tracing of metabolic processes, such as glycolysis and the citric acid cycle, using techniques like NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
Cell-Cell Recognition Studies
Labeled carbohydrates help investigate the molecular aspects of cell-surface interactions mediated by glycoproteins and glycolipids.
Carbohydrate-Protein Interactions
13C-labeled carbohydrates are used to study interactions between carbohydrates and proteins, providing insights into biological processes and potential therapeutic targets.
Biomass Analysis
Fully 13C-labeled sugars serve as internal standards in gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) for analyzing carbohydrate composition in algal biomass.
Pharmaceutical Research
They facilitate the development of new drugs and therapies by elucidating the role of carbohydrates in disease mechanisms.
Why Choose BOC Sciences' Isotope Labeled Carbohydrates?
BOC Sciences stands out as a leader in providing high-quality isotope-labeled carbohydrates due to:
- Expertise: Over two decades of experience in isotope labeling and carbohydrate chemistry.
- Quality: Commitment to the highest standards in product development and manufacturing.
- Customization: Tailored synthesis services to meet specific research needs.
- Comprehensive Range: A broad portfolio of isotope-labeled carbohydrates, including rare and complex molecules.
- Customer Support: Dedicated support and consultation services to assist researchers in achieving their goals.
Isotope-labeled carbohydrates are indispensable tools across various scientific disciplines. BOC Sciences is dedicated to providing high-quality, custom-labeled carbohydrate products to support cutting-edge research and innovation in these critical areas.
FAQ
1. What are complex carbohydrates?
Complex carbohydrates are polymers of monosaccharides. In other words, complex carbohydrates are long chains of monosaccharide units bonded together. For this reason, complex carbohydrates are often referred to as polysaccharides.
2. What do carbohydrates do?
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the human body and have a variety of important physiological functions and health implications. Carbohydrates play a multifaceted role in the human body, not only being key to energy supply, but also participating in a variety of physiological processes such as cellular composition, detoxification, maintenance of nervous system function and promotion of digestion and absorption.
3. Is glucose a carbohydrate?
Yes, glucose is a carbohydrate. It is a simple sugar and monosaccharide that serves as a primary source of energy for living organisms.
4. What foods have carbohydrates?
Foods high in carbohydrates include wheat, rice, corn, barley, oats, sorghum, sugar cane, watermelon, melon, bananas, carrots, grapes, sweet potatoes, and so on.
5. What are the monomers of carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are composed of monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates that can be directly absorbed and utilized by the human body. Here are some common monosaccharides:
- Glucose: The most common monosaccharide and the primary source of energy for the human body.
- Fructose: A sweeter monosaccharide than glucose, commonly found in fruits and honey.
- Galactose: Often combined with glucose to form lactose, present in animal milk.
