Synonyms: Thiodigalactoside; beta-D-Galactopyranosyl 1-thio-beta-D-galactopyranoside; D-Galactopyranosylthio-beta-D-galactopyranoside; TDG; D-Galactopyranosyl-beta-D-thiogalactopyranoside
Molecular Formula: C12H22O10S
Molecular Weight: 358.36
Linear Structural Formula: C12H22O10S
MDL Number: MFCD00057491
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Thiodigalactoside (TDG)is a potent inhibitor of galectin-1 (GAL1) that suppress tumor growth by inhibiting multiple cancer enhancing activities of galectin-1, including immune cell dysregulation, angiogenesis and protection against oxidative stress. Thiodigalactoside reverses galectin-1-induced cisplatin resistance in HCC cells. Thiodigalactoside significantly reduces body weight gain in diet-induced obese rats.