Phytosphingosine
Product Sizes
5 mg
£138.00
SIH-524-5MG
25 mg
£395.00
SIH-524-25MG
About this Product
- SKU:
- SIH-524
- Additional Names:
- (2S,3R,4R)-Octadecane-1,2,3,4-tetraol
- CAS Number:
- 554-62-1
- CE/IVD:
- Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
- Extra Details:
- Phytosphingosine is a naturally occurring sphingoid base found in yeast, plants, and animals, noted for its role in cellular stress responses. In neuroscience, it has garnered interest for its pro-apoptotic effects in cancer cells and potential modulation of neuronal survival pathways. Phytosphingosine activates the p38 MAPK signaling cascade, leading to cytochrome c release and caspase-3 activation-mechanisms relevant to programmed cell death and neurodegeneration. Its involvement in stress-induced signaling suggests potential applications in studying neuronal injury and neuroinflammation. While not yet a mainstream neurotherapeutic, its biochemical profile makes it a valuable tool in neurodegenerative disease models exploring apoptosis and stress responses.
- Molecular Weight:
- 317.5
- Purity:
- >98%
- Shipping Conditions:
- Ambient
- Source:
- Isolated from Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Storage Conditions:
- -20[o]C
- Supplier:
- StressMarq Biosciences
- Type:
- Proteins, Peptides, Small Molecules & Other Biomolecules: Small Molecules
- Manufacturer's Data Sheet:https://www.stressmarq.com/products/small-molecules/activator/phytosphingosine-sih-524/
