C2 Ceramide
C2 Ceramide (Ceramide 2) is the main lipid of the stratum corneum and a protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) activator. C2 Ceramide activates PP2A and ceramide-activated protein phosphatase (CAPP) . C2 Ceramide induces cells differentiation, autophagy and apoptosis, inhibits mitochondrial respiratory chain complex III. C2 Ceramide is also a skin conditioning agent that protects the epidermal barrier from water loss[1][2][3][4][5].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
3102-57-6
Product Name Alternative
Ceramide 2
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Apoptosis; Autophagy; Mitochondrial Metabolism; Phosphatase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Autophagy; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Endocrinology; Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/c2-ceramide.html
Purity
99.85
Solubility
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |Ethanol : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming)
Smiles
O[C@H](/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC)[C@H](CO)NC(C)=O
Molecular Formula
C20H39NO3
Molecular Weight
341.53
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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