(-)-Fucose is an analytical standard used in research and analytical applications. It is a hexose that plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including blood group antigen substructure determination, leukocyte-endothelial adhesion, and host-microbe interactions. This compound has demonstrated oral activity and the ability to inhibit CL11-induced inflammatory responses in the kidney, as well as tumor growth.
- Analytical standard for research and analytical applications.
- Classified as a hexose.
- Involved in A and B blood group antigen substructure determination.
- Mediates selectin-mediated leukocyte-endothelial adhesion.
- Participates in host-microbe interactions.
- Orally active.
- Inhibits CL11-induced inflammatory response in kidney.
- Inhibits tumor growth.