3'-Sialyllactose sodium

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3'-Sialyllactose is a specific trisaccharide consisting of lactose with a sialic acid unit attached at the 3rd carbon of the galactose residue. It is a key component of human milk and a precursor for gangliosides. The "sodium" in the name indicates that it is a stable sodium salt form. This compound is of interest in research for its prebiotic properties and its potential role in neurodevelopment.