MALTOTETRAOSE

Description

Maltotetraose is a tetrasaccharide that is composed of glucose molecules linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds and has been found in B. stearothermophilus. It increases the α-amylase synthesis rate in B. stearothermophilus 3-fold greater than sucrose or glucose when used at a concentration of 0.1 mM. Maltotetraose (750 μg/ml) inhibits the growth of E. carotovora in a cylinder-agar plate assay but does not affect the growth of several other microorganisms. It also inhibits TNF-α-induced expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in MOVAS-1 mouse smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) transfected with an ICAM-1 luciferase reporter when used at a concentration of 20 μM.

Chemical properties

white powder or crystals

The Uses of MALTOTETRAOSE

Maltotetraose is a maltooligosaccharide that is used for research and diagnostic purposes. They can also be used in nutrients and healthcare.

The Uses of MALTOTETRAOSE

inhibits AIDS virus infection in vitro and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF), interleukin (IL)-1beta, and causes a marked depression of chemiluminescence activity

What are the applications of Application

Maltotetraose is a tetrasaccharide that increases the α-amylase synthesis rate in B. stearothermophilus and inhibits TNF-α-induced expression of ICAM-1.

Definition

ChEBI: A maltotetraose tetrasaccharide in which the glucose residue at the reducing end is in the aldehydo open-chain form.