345752

Ganglioside GD₃, Disialo, Diammonium Salt, Bovine Buttermilk

Has been characterized as one of the most important tumor-specific antigens in individuals with malignant melanoma.

• Synonym(s): Ganglioside GD₃, Disialo, Diammonium Salt, Bovine Buttermilk, Neu5Acα2,8Neu5Acα2,3Galβ1,4Glcβ1,1 Ceramide, 2NH₄
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇₀H₁₂₃N₃O₃₀ · 2NH₄
• Molecular Weight: 1522.80
• UNSPSC Code: 12352211
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (TLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: white
• solubility: water: 1 mg/mL; chloroform/methanol (2:1): soluble
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

Has been characterized as one of the most important tumor-specific antigens in individuals with malignant melanoma. Reported to disrupt mitochondrial transmembrane potential and induce apoptosis in tumor cells by a caspase-independent mechanism. Antibodies to GD₃ can induce partial remission of tumor growth in animals and in humans via enhancement of cytotoxic and proliferative responses of lymphocytes. M.W. 1577.0 (based on tricosanoyl - 23:0).

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Other Notes

DeMaria, R., et al. 1997. Science 277, 1652.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable