Product Data Sheet

N-Acetylmuramic acid

Catalog No. A40747

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N-Acetylmuramic acid is a key component of the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan, targeting the p38 MAPK signaling pathway. It plays a critical role in maintaining cell shape and integrity in bacterial species, particularly Bacteroides forsythus, while also inhibiting spore germination through the inhibition of hexosaminidase and core enzymes. Additionally, N-acetylmuramic acid exhibits significant anti-inflammatory activity, making it a valuable reagent in studies of cellular proliferation and inflammatory responses. This compound is noted for its oral bioactivity.
Chemical Information
Catalog NumA40747
M. Wt293.27
FormulaC11H19NO8
Purity>98%
Storageat -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base)
CAS No.10597-89-4
SynonymsMurNAc; NAMA
SMILESCC(N[C@@H](C=O)[C@@H](O[C@H](C)C(O)=O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO)=O
Biological Activity
DescriptionN-Acetylmuramic acid is a key component of the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan, targeting the p38 MAPK signaling pathway. It plays a critical role in maintaining cell shape and integrity in bacterial species, particularly Bacteroides forsythus, while also inhibiting spore germination through the inhibition of hexosaminidase and core enzymes. Additionally, N-acetylmuramic acid exhibits significant anti-inflammatory activity, making it a valuable reagent in studies of cellular proliferation and inflammatory responses. This compound is noted for its oral bioactivity.
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