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| Targets |
Isomaltotetraose does not have a defined pharmacological receptor target. It functions as a prebiotic oligosaccharide that promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. By serving as a substrate for beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, it supports digestive health. The compound is the main hydrolysis end product of DexKQ and can induce dextranase synthesis. Its targets are primarily microbial, related to its role as a nutrient source for gut microbiota.
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| ln Vitro |
In vitro, isomaltotetraose can induce dextranase synthesis. As a prebiotic, it promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. It is the main hydrolysis end product of DexKQ. The compound's activity has been characterized in microbial culture studies measuring bacterial growth and enzyme induction. No specific pharmacological activities have been reported for this compound.
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| ln Vivo |
In vivo, isomaltotetraose functions as a prebiotic, promoting beneficial gut bacteria growth and improving digestive health. By serving as a substrate for beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, it supports a healthy gut microbiome. The compound is used in food and pharmaceutical applications for its prebiotic properties. No specific pharmacological activities have been reported.
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| Enzyme Assay |
Non-cellular assays for isomaltotetraose would involve analysis of its chemical properties and microbial fermentation studies. HPLC or mass spectrometry can be used to characterize the compound and its hydrolysis products. In vitro fermentation assays using fecal inocula can be performed to study its prebiotic effects by measuring short-chain fatty acid production and bacterial growth. No receptor binding or enzyme inhibition assays are performed with this compound.
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| Cell Assay |
Cell-based assays for isomaltotetraose are not typically performed, as the compound is a prebiotic oligosaccharide rather than a pharmacologically active agent. It may be used in cell culture studies to evaluate its effects on intestinal epithelial cells or immune cells. However, specific cell-based protocols for this compound are not documented in the available literature.
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| Animal Protocol |
In vivo animal studies for isomaltotetraose would typically involve nutritional or microbiome studies to evaluate its prebiotic effects. Animals would be fed diets containing the compound, and gut microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acid production, and digestive health parameters would be assessed. Specific protocols for these studies are not extensively documented in the search results.
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| ADME/Pharmacokinetics |
Pharmacokinetic data for isomaltotetraose are limited. As an oligosaccharide with a molecular weight of 666.58 g/mol, it is not absorbed intact in the small intestine and reaches the colon where it is fermented by gut bacteria. The compound is heat-sensitive and stored below 0°C. No specific pharmacokinetic parameters have been characterized.
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| Toxicity/Toxicokinetics |
No toxicity data have been reported for isomaltotetraose in the available literature. As a natural oligosaccharide and prebiotic, it is generally considered to have a favorable safety profile. The compound is for research use only and is not for human therapeutic use. Standard laboratory safety precautions should be followed.
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| Additional Infomation |
Isomaltotetraose is a research compound and food ingredient, not an approved pharmaceutical drug. It is an isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO) composed of four glucose units linked by α-(1→6) glycosidic bonds. The compound is the main hydrolysis end product of DexKQ and can induce dextranase synthesis. It is used in food and pharmaceutical industries for its prebiotic properties, promoting beneficial gut bacteria growth and improving digestive health. Isomaltotetraose is for research use only.
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| Molecular Formula |
C24H42O21
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| Molecular Weight |
666.58
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| Exact Mass |
666.222
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| CAS # |
35997-20-7
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| Appearance |
White to off-white solid powder
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| Density |
1.79g/cm3
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| Boiling Point |
1127.9ºC at 760mmHg
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| Flash Point |
364.5ºC
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| HS Tariff Code |
2934.99.9001
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| Storage |
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month |
| Shipping Condition |
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
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| Solubility (In Vitro) |
H2O: 250 mg/mL (375.05 mM)
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| Solubility (In Vivo) |
Solubility in Formulation 1: 50 mg/mL (75.01 mM) in PBS (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution; with sonication.
(Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.) |
| Preparing Stock Solutions | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | |
| 1 mM | 1.5002 mL | 7.5010 mL | 15.0020 mL | |
| 5 mM | 0.3000 mL | 1.5002 mL | 3.0004 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.1500 mL | 0.7501 mL | 1.5002 mL |
*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Calculation results
Working concentration： mg/mL；
Method for preparing DMSO stock solution： mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.
Method for preparing in vivo formulation:：Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O，mix and clarify.
(1) Please be sure that the solution is clear before the addition of next solvent. Dissolution methods like vortex, ultrasound or warming and heat may be used to aid dissolving.
(2) Be sure to add the solvent(s) in order.
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