860722P
Avanti
C17:0 iGB3 (synthetic)
powder
Synonym(s):
C17:0 Isoglobotriaosylceramide
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C53H99NO18
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
1038.35
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
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Assay
99% (TLC)
form
powder
packaging
package of 1 × 500 μg (860722P-500UG)
manufacturer/tradename
Avanti Polar Lipids
lipid type
sphingolipids
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−20°C
General description
Isoglobotriaosylceramide (iGB3) is a glycosphingolipid. It is produced in the lysosomal compartment by antigen presenting cells in mammals.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Isoglobotriaosylceramide (iGB3) acts as an antigen and is involved in activating natural killer T (NKT) cells. It is also implicated as a carbohydrate ligand for several receptors.
Packaging
5 mL Clear Glass Sealed Ampule (860722P-500UG)
Legal Information
Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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Humans lack iGb3 due to the absence of functional iGb3-synthase: implications for NKT cell development and transplantation
Christiansen D, et al.
PLoS Biology, 6(7) (2008)
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