Bioactivity | C8 D-threo Ceramide (d18:1/8:0) is a sphingolipid analog that can effectively induce apoptosis in U937 cells and cause fragmentation of nucleosomal DNA[1]. |
CAS | 175892-43-0 |
Formula | C26H51NO3 |
Molar Mass | 425.69 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. N Karasavvas, et al. Stereospecific induction of apoptosis in U937 cells by N-octanoyl-sphingosine stereoisomers and N-octyl-sphingosine. The ceramide amide group is not required for apoptosis. Eur J Biochem. 1996 Mar 1;236(2):729-37. |