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Cerebrosides (Brain)

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Synonym(s):

Total Cerebrosides (Brain, Porcine)

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

assay

>99% (TLC)

form

powder

packaging

pkg of 1 × 25 mg (131303P-25mg)

manufacturer/tradename

Avanti Research - A Croda Brand

lipid type

sphingolipids

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Cerebrosides are glycosphingolipids with either glucose or galactose as a polar head group. They comprise the major component of the myelin lipids. Cerebrosides are part of non-neural cells including the epithelial cells associated with skin and the digestive system. Cerebrosides are amphipathic in nature.
The total brain cerebrosides appear as a double spot on thin layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol/water, 65:25:4 v/v). The top spot corresponds to ceresine which contain non-hydroxylated fatty acids, and the bottom spot corresponds to phrenosin which contain hydroxylated fatty acids.This Natural Lipid is a mixture and the structure shown above is only representative of one possible structure present in the product. Refer to chart for average fatty acid distribution.

Application

Cerebrosides (Brain) has been used:
  • in the coating of coverslips for neurite outgrowth assay of retinal ganglion cells
  • in reconstruction of the apical membrane of Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells
  • in the preparation of liposomes to mimic the MDCK cell membrane for permeability studies

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cerebrosides regulate a variety of physiological processes like cell growth, survival and multiplication. They coordinate membrane trafficking and inhibit apoptosis. Inborn metabolic disorder, Gaucher′s disease is associated with elevated levels of cerebrosides.. Additionally, cerebrosides provide structural support to the membranes and mediate intracellular communication. Accumulation of galactocerebrosides is associated with tumors. It also serves as a receptor for human immune deficiency virus (HIV) glycoprotein. The porcine cerebroside and ganglioside (CPCG) is used in treating neurotoxicity induced by the drug oxaliplatin in digestive system tumors.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (131303P-25mg)

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids


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Effects of compound porcine cerebroside and ganglioside on neurotoxicity caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy: preliminary results.
Zhang YL, et al.
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 23(5), 5441-5448 (2019)
Direct visualization of the lateral structure of porcine brain cerebrosides/POPC mixtures in presence and absence of cholesterol
Fidorra M, et al.
Biophysical Journal, 97(1), 142-154 (2009)
Reconstituting the barrier properties of a water-tight epithelial membrane by design of leaflet-specific liposomes
Hill WG and Zeidel ML
Test, 275(39), 30176-30185 (2000)
Water permeability of asymmetric planar lipid bilayers: leaflets of different composition offer independent and additive resistances to permeation
Krylov AV, et al.
The Journal of General Physiology, 118(4), 333-340 (2001)
The cerebrosides
Tan RX and Chen JH
Natural Product Reports, 20(5), 509-534 (2003)

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