| Bioactivity | 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]. |
| Invitro | N-Acetylpsychosine induces concentration-dependent stimulation of the mixed leukocyte reaction (MLR) responses in concentrations from 80 ng/mL to 2 µg/mL[1]. |
| Name | N-Acetylpsychosine |
| CAS | 35823-61-1 |
| Formula | C26H49NO8 |
| Molar Mass | 503.67 |
| 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]. 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. |