Glucocerebrosides are formed by the tethering of glucose to a ceramide by glucosylceramide synthase.
CAS:497155-61-0
分子式:C40H75NO9 (2-hydroxy hexadecanoyl)
分子量:714
纯度:98%
存储:Store at -20°C
Background:
Glucocerebrosides are formed by the tethering of glucose to a ceramide by glucosylceramide synthase. They are present in neuronal and non-neuronal mammalian tissues and are found at low quantities in a large number of plant species. Glucocerebrosides are precursors in the synthesis of lactosylceramides and gangliosides. Increased levels of glucocerebrosides are associated with obesity-induced insulin resistance in mice and with neuronal deficits observed in neuronopathic Gaucher disease. This product is a mixture of glucocerebrosides, with variable ceramide chain lengths, isolated from soy.