alpha-Galactosylceramide, NKT cell stimulator (ab144262)
Key features and details
- Potent NKT cell stimulator. Selective CD1d ligand.
- CAS Number: 158021-47-7
- Purity: > 96%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
alpha-Galactosylceramide, NKT cell stimulator -
Description
Potent NKT cell stimulator. Selective CD1d ligand. -
Biological description
Potent NKT cell stimulator. Selective CD1d ligand. Stimulates lymphocyte proliferation and enhances antibody production. Shows antiangiogenic, antitumor and potent immunoregulatory effects in vivo. -
Purity
> 96% -
CAS Number
158021-47-7 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N-[(2S,3S,4R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-1-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoctadecan-2-yl]hexacosanamide -
Molecular weight
858.32 -
Molecular formula
C50H99NO9 -
PubChem identifier
2826713 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@@H](CO[C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@H](O1)CO)O)O)O)[C@@H]([C@@H](CCCCCCCCCCCCCC)O)O -
Source
Synthetic
