Product Name: Lacto-N-biose
Other Name: 2-ACETAMIDO-2-DEOXY-3-O-(BETA-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL)-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE; GAL-BETA1-3GLCNAC; GAL1-B-3GLCNAC; LNB
CAS No.: 50787-09-2
Chemical Structure:
Lacto-N-biose Application:
Lacto-N-biose is a disaccharide carbohydrate composed of galactose and N-acetylglucosamine linked by a β-1,3 glycosidic bond. It is structurally recognized as one of the core repeating units of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), playing an important role in early-life nutrition and gut microbiota regulation. This carbohydrate has attracted significant attention in the food, nutrition, and biotechnology industries due to its biofunctional properties and role as a natural prebiotic. In industrial applications, Lacto-N-biose serves as a key research tool for studying gut microbial metabolism and as a functional ingredient in infant nutrition formulations and health-related products. Applications:
Infant Formula Development
Lacto-N-biose is considered a functional carbohydrate relevant to human milk oligosaccharide structures.
It is applied in infant formula research and development to mimic natural components of breast milk, supporting gut health and balanced microbiota colonization.
Prebiotic and Nutritional Research
Functions as a selective growth substrate for beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacteria.
Widely studied in prebiotic development, enhancing intestinal microbiome diversity and metabolic activity.
Biotechnology and Enzyme Research
Serves as a model substrate in enzymology and carbohydrate synthesis research.
Used in the development of enzymatic production systems and microbial fermentation processes targeting oligosaccharide synthesis.
Food and Dietary Supplements
Investigated as a bioactive carbohydrate additive in functional foods and dietary supplements.
Supports the formulation of products designed to promote digestive health and immune system function.
Academic and Pharmaceutical Studies
Used as a research material in glycobiology and carbohydrate chemistry.
Plays a role in studies exploring host-microbe interactions, immune modulation, and therapeutic carbohydrate applications.
Lacto-N-biose Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 10g/bag, 100g/ bag, 1kg/bag or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping
Lacto-N-biose Storage:
Please store in a well ventilated, dry place at 2-8 ℃ and avoid direct sunlight. When not in use, keep the container tightly closed. For long-term storage, keep it under -20℃.
