Description

Blood Group A Active Hexaglycosylceramide Type 2 Chain is a highly defined, synthetic glycosphingolipid antigen. This compound is critical for immunological research and diagnostic development, serving as a precise molecular tool for studying blood group antigen specificity and carbohydrate-mediated biological recognition. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of immunology, transfusion medicine, diagnostic assay development, and glycobiology.

Application

• Immunological Research: Used as a defined antigen for studying antibody-antigen interactions specific to the A blood group.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Serves as a key component in the formulation of immunoassays and lateral flow tests for blood typing.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed to investigate carbohydrate recognition, cell signaling pathways, and membrane microdomain (lipid raft) structure and function.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity calibrant or control material in analytical laboratories for quality control of related biological products.
• Vaccine & Therapeutic Research: Potential use in the development of conjugate vaccines or targeted therapies exploring blood group antigens.
• Cell Culture & Binding Studies: Utilized to coat surfaces for cell adhesion studies or to probe the specificity of lectins and other carbohydrate-binding proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Blood Group A Active Hexaglycosylceramide Type 2 Chain
CAS No.	99147-61-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Blood Group A Hexaglycosylceramide; A6-2 Glycosphingolipid; A Type 2 Hexaosylceramide; GalNAcα1-3(Fucα1-2)Galβ1-4GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1'Cer; Blood Group A Antigen Type 2 Chain; A6-2 GSL; Ceramide Hexasaccharide A Type II
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Blood Group A Active Hexaglycosylceramide Type 2 Chain is produced and analyzed under stringent quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous purity and identity verification using advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, MS, and NMR to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and specific test results, is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed under dry conditions and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform/methanol/water mixtures

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.