N-Acetylpsychosine
N-Acetylpsychosine (C2 Galactosylceramide (d18:1/2:0) ), α-galactosylated C2-ceramide, has immunostimulatory activity. N-Acetylpsychosine can be a useful tool to investigate the mechanism of apoptosis and the immune reponses induced by dendritic cells (DCs) [1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[35823-61-1]
Product Name Alternative
C2 Galactosylceramide (d18:1/2:0)
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Apoptosis
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Apoptosis
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/n-acetylpsychosine.html
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCC/C=C/[C@@H](O)[C@@H](NC(C)=O)CO[C@@H]1O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)O)CO
Molecular Formula
C26H49NO8
Molecular Weight
503.67
References & Citations
[1]T Sakai, et al. Effects of alpha- and beta-galactosylated C2-ceramides on the immune system. J Med Chem. 1998 Feb 12;41 (4) :650-2.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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