Blood Group B tetrasaccharide type 2

OB13921; Blood Group B type II tetrasaccharide

This is a specific carbohydrate epitope that functions as an antigen on the surface of red blood cells. Its tetrasaccharide structure includes a terminal galactose unit, which is the key component that defines the Type B blood group. This compound is a critical marker in blood typing and is involved in cell-cell recognition processes.