CAS 85305-87-9
:Glucosylceramide
Description:
Glucosylceramide, also known as glucocerebroside, is a glycosphingolipid characterized by the presence of a glucose molecule linked to a ceramide backbone. It is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. This compound plays a crucial role in cellular processes, including cell signaling and membrane structure. Glucosylceramide is particularly significant in the context of human health, as it is involved in the metabolism of sphingolipids and is a substrate for the enzyme glucocerebrosidase. Deficiencies in this enzyme can lead to the accumulation of glucosylceramide, resulting in Gaucher's disease, a genetic disorder that affects various organs and systems. The substance is also studied for its potential therapeutic applications, including its role in modulating immune responses and its implications in neurodegenerative diseases. Overall, glucosylceramide is an important biomolecule with diverse biological functions and clinical relevance.
Formula:Unspecified
Synonyms:- Gaucher cerebroside
- Ganglioside GL1a
- Glucocerebroside
- Glucosylceramide
- Ceramide, 1-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-
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Found 3 products.
Glucosylceramides from wheat
CAS:Glucosylceramides from wheat analytical standard provided with chromatographic purity, to be used as reference material for qualitative determination.Purity:(HPLC) ≥95% (mixture of glucosylceramides)Color and Shape:PowderGlucocerebrosides
CAS:Glucocerebrosides (Gaucher cerebroside) is a compound isolated from the fruit of Citrus unshiu.Formula:C48H93NO8(forlignoceryl)Color and Shape:SolidMolecular weight:812.3
