Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: N-[(1S,2R,3E)-1-[[(O-α-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]methyl]-2-hydroxy-3-heptadecen-1-yl]-hexadecanamide
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C52H97NO18
Formula Weight: 1024,3
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 137896-85-6
Notes: C16 globotriaosylceramide is an endogenous sphingolipid found in mammalian cell membranes that is synthesized from C16 lactosylceramide (Item No. 24352).{38975} C16 globotriaosylceramide acts as a receptor for Shiga toxin in B cell-derived Raji cells and THP-1 monocytes.{39721} It accumulates in endothelial cells, pericytes, vascular smooth muscle cells, renal epithelial cells, dorsal ganglia neuronal cells, and myocardial cells in patients with Fabry disease.{38977} C16 globotriaosylceramide is also upregulated in plasma of patients with ovarian carcinoma compared to those with benign ovarian tumors or uterine fibroids.{39712} As this product is derived from a natural source, there may be variations in the sphingoid backbone. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1528]