Product Name: Lacto-N-fucopentaose II
Other Name: LNFP II; LNF II; LNF II-GEL
CAS No.: 21973-23-9
Chemical Structure:
Lacto-N-fucopentaose II Application:
Lacto-N-fucopentaose II (LNFP II) is a structurally defined fucosylated human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) naturally present in human breast milk. It belongs to a class of complex carbohydrates composed of monosaccharide units including glucose, galactose, N-acetylglucosamine, and fucose. LNFP II features a specific glycosidic linkage pattern that contributes to its biological recognition properties and functional value in advanced nutritional and biomedical research. Applications
1. Human Milk Oligosaccharide Research
Lacto-N-fucopentaose II is widely used in glycobiology and nutrition science research to study the structure and functional mechanisms of fucosylated human milk oligosaccharides, supporting scientific investigations into carbohydrate-microbiome interactions.
2. Microbiome and Fermentation Studies
Research institutions and biotechnology companies utilize LNFP II as a defined carbohydrate substrate in microbiome studies to evaluate microbial carbohydrate metabolism and strain-specific utilization pathways.
3. Nutritional Ingredient Development
LNFP II serves as an important reference compound in the development and evaluation of advanced carbohydrate ingredients designed to emulate naturally occurring human milk oligosaccharide structures.
4. Analytical and Quality Control Standards
Laboratories involved in carbohydrate analysis employ Lacto-N-fucopentaose II as a reference standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and glycan profiling, helping ensure accurate identification and quantification of complex oligosaccharides.
5. Biotechnology and Glycoengineering Research
Biotechnology companies working on enzymatic synthesis, microbial glycoengineering, or fermentation platforms use LNFP II to optimize production pathways for fucosylated oligosaccharides.
Lacto-N-fucopentaose II Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 10g/ bag, 100g/ bag, 1kg/ bag or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping
Lacto-N-fucopentaose II Storage:
Please store in a well ventilated, dry place at -20 ℃ and avoid direct sunlight.
