Structure and characterisation of CMP-Kdn synthetase from the haptophyte microalgae Prymnesium parvum | Synapse
February 26, 2026Open Access
Structure and characterisation of CMP-Kdn synthetase from the haptophyte microalgae Prymnesium parvum
Key Points
To characterize the structure and function of CMP-Kdn synthetase from Prymnesium parvum.
Conducted structural analysis of the CMP-Kdn synthetase protein
Investigated specific sialic acid production pathways
Applied techniques relevant to protein characterisation
Identified the unique structural features of CMP-Kdn synthetase
Demonstrated its specificity for Kdn sialic acid
Highlighted its potential application in azide labelled glycoconjugates production
Abstract
Structural characterisation of a Kdn specific sialic acid synthetase, which can be utilised in the production of azide labelled sialic acid glycoconjugates.