C4905
Galactocerebrosides from bovine brain
≥97% (TLC)
Synonym(s):
Ceramide β-D-galactoside
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Assay
≥97% (TLC)
form
powder
storage temp.
−20°C
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General description
A mixture of type I (containing α-hydroxy fatty acid) and type II (containing non-hydroxy fatty acid) cerebrosides. Galactocerebroside (GalCer) is a glycosphingolipid, that consists of a single galactose residue, connected to ceramide . GalCer is present within the exofacial leaflet of the lipid bilayer.
Application
Galactocerebrosides from bovine brain has been used to find the receptor activity of surface-immobilized galactosylceramide. It has also been used in sulfatide binding assay.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Galactocerebroside (GalCer) participates in the progression and maintenance of myelin. This oligodendroglial lipid is used as an immunohistochemical tool for studying oligodendrocytes.
Galactose linked to ceramide by a β-glycosidic linkage; the major lipid in adult brain, representing approximately 16% of total lipid; they are mainly localized to myelin and are markedly reduced in demyelinating diseases.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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The effect on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of neutral glycosphingolipids extracted from metacestodes of the parasite Echinococcus multilocularis was investigated. Neutral glycosphingolipids inhibited [3H]thymidine uptake by human PBMCs upon stimulation by mitogens such as phytohemagglutinin A and pokeweed
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