N-Acetylphytosphingosine

N-Acetylphytosphingosine (NAPS) is a sphingolipid derivative. N-Acetylphytosphingosine induces mitochondria-dependent Apoptosis by activating Bak. N-Acetylphytosphingosine has antitumor activity[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[21830-28-4]

Product Name Alternative

NAPS

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Apoptosis

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Apoptosis

Applications

Cancer-programmed cell death

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/n-acetylphytosphingosine.html

Smiles

CCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](CO)NC(C)=O

Molecular Formula

C20H41NO4

Molecular Weight

359.54

References & Citations

[1]Han Y, et al. N-acetylphytosphingosine-induced apoptosis of Jurkat cells is mediated by the conformational change in Bak. Apoptosis. 2006 Apr;11 (4) :581-8.