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C16 Glucosyl(β) Ceramide (d18:1/16:0)

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Synonym(s):

D-glucosyl-β-1,1′-N-palmitoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H77NO8
CAS Number:
74365-77-8
Molecular Weight:
700.04
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

form

powder

packaging

pkg of 1 × 25 mg (860539P-25mg)
pkg of 1 × 5 mg (860539P-5mg)

manufacturer/tradename

Avanti Research™ - A Croda Brand

lipid type

sphingolipids

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

[H][C@](/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC)(O)[C@@]([H])(NC(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)CO[C@H](O1)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]([C@H]1CO)O

General description

Glucosyl(β) Ceramide (β-GlcCer) is a naturally occurring glycolipid and an ubiquitous intracellular metabolite. It might be present in the endoplasmic reticulum or Golgi apparatus.

Application

C16 Glucosyl(β) Ceramide (d18:1/16:0) or D-glucosyl-β-1,1′-N-palmitoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine has been used as a stock solution for the in vitro treatment of bacteria and to study the role of sphingolipids on pulmonary Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis (CF). It may be used in the quantification of lipid in green fluorescence protein (GFP) and fatty acid transport protein 4 (FATP4) cells using electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Glucosyl(β) Ceramide (β-GlcCer) is an endogenous macrophage inducible C-type lectin (Mincle) ligand, which has immunostimulatory property. It also stimulates inflammatory and acquired immune responses on myeloid cells through Mincle. It is a potential biomarker in Gaucher′s disease. β-GlcCer regulates the function of natural killer T (NKT) lymphocytes and exhibits antimetastatic effects. A balanced level of intracellular β-GlcCer is essential for maintaining tissue homeostasis.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860539P-25mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860539P-5mg)

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

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