4-Formyl-2-nitrophenyl-β-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid methyl ester 2,3,4-triacetate CAS:148579-93-5 is a chemical compound used in biochemical research. It is a derivative of β-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid, which is a uronic acid sugar commonly found in glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans.
It is a substrate commonly used to measure β-glucuronidase activity in various tissues and biological samples. The compound is cleaved by β-glucuronidase to produce a yellow product, which can be quantified using spectrophotometry. This enzymatic assay is often used in cancer research and drug development, as β-glucuronidase activity is frequently elevated in various cancers and can influence drug metabolism.
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