GDP-α-D-mannose disodium gives a competitive inhibition with respect to GTP (Ki 14.7 μM) and an uncompetitive inhibition with respect to mannose-1-P (Ki 115 μM).GDP-α-D-mannose disodium is the donor substrate for mannosyltransferases and the precursor of
Glycosidase-IN-1 is a glycosidase inhibitor synthesized from D-mannose with hypoglycemic activity. It can be used to synthesize some immunosuppressive agents and β-glucosidase inhibitors.