
Synthesis of Sialic Acid (N-Acetylneuraminic Acid)
Sialic acid, most commonly referring to N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac), is a nine-carbon acidic monosaccharide found at the terminal positions of many glycoproteins and glycolipids. It can be produced by chemical synthesis, enzymatic synthesis, or microbial/biotechnological fermentation. Industrial production generally favors…









