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.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
3102-57-6
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
In Vitro: DMSO : 20 mg/mL (58.56 mM; ) Ethanol : 17 mg/mL (49.78 mM)
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCC\C=C\[C@@H] (O) [C@H] (CO) NC (C) =O
Molecular Formula
C20H39NO3
Molecular Weight
341.53
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
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