C8 Ceramide
Protein kinase activator
Product Specifications
Background
C8 Ceramide is a biologically active ceramide analog. It is a protein kinase activator. It has also been shown to induce phosphorylation of EGF, as well as, apoptosis in vitro.
CAS Number
74713-59-0
Product Name Alternative
C8-Ceramide
UNSPSC
41116105
Type
Activator
Source
Synthetic
Field of Research
Cell Signaling
Purity
≥98% (TLC)
Weight
0.005
Format
White waxy solid
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (25 mg/ml) or 100% ethanol (25 mg/ml)
Molecular Formula
C26H51NO3
Molecular Weight
425.7
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. Józefowski S., et al. (2010) J. Immun. (Baltimore, Md.: 1950). 185(11): 6960–6973. 2. Gusain A., et al. (2012) Mol.Neurobio. 45(3): 455–464.
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