Glucopsychosine (Glucosylsphingosine), Glucocerebroside derivative (ab143931)
Key features and details
- Glucocerebroside derivative. Biomarker for selective deficiency of β-glucocerebrosidase.
- CAS Number: 52050-17-6
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in ethanol
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Glucopsychosine (Glucosylsphingosine), Glucocerebroside derivative -
Description
Glucocerebroside derivative. Biomarker for selective deficiency of β-glucocerebrosidase. -
Alternative names
- Glucosylsphingosine
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Biological description
Glucocerebroside derivative. Biomarker for selective β-glucocerebrosidase deficiency. Increases intracellular Ca2+ levels. Induces calpain-mediated apoptosis. Shows selective cytotoxicity to cancer cells. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
52050-17-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(E,2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxyoctadec-4-enoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol -
Molecular weight
461.64 -
Molecular formula
C24H47NO7 -
PubChem identifier
5280570 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol -
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
CCCCCCCCCCCCC/C=C/[C@H]([C@H](CO[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O1)CO)O)O)O)N)O -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
