121382-26-1

Basic information

• Product Name: (N-acetylneuraminosyl-(2--8)-N-glycolylneuraminic acid)gangliotetraosylceramide
• Synonyms: (N-acetylneuraminosyl-(2--8)-N-glycolylneuraminic acid)gangliotetraosylceramide
• CAS NO: 121382-26-1
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 121382-26-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: (N-acetylneuraminosyl-(2--8)-N-glycolylneuraminic acid)gangliotetraosylceramide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (N-acetylneuraminosyl-(2--8)-N-glycolylneuraminic acid)gangliotetraosylceramide(121382-26-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (N-acetylneuraminosyl-(2--8)-N-glycolylneuraminic acid)gangliotetraosylceramide(121382-26-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 121382-26-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(N-acetylneuraminosyl-(2--8)-N-glycolylneuraminic acid)gangliotetraosylceramide is a complex ganglioside compound found in the cell membranes of animal tissues. It plays a crucial role in cell recognition and communication due to its unique structure, which includes four sugar molecules and two sialic acid residues linked to a ceramide lipid molecule.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
(N-acetylneuraminosyl-(2--8)-N-glycolylneuraminic acid)gangliotetraosylceramide is used as a therapeutic target for the development of treatments for diseases related to alterations in ganglioside levels. Its role in cell function makes it a potential candidate for interventions in conditions where ganglioside imbalances are implicated.
Used in Research and Development:
In the field of biomedical research, (N-acetylneuraminosyl-(2--8)-N-glycolylneuraminic acid)gangliotetraosylceramide is used as a key molecule for studying cell recognition, communication, adhesion, signaling, and immune response. Understanding its functions can lead to advancements in our knowledge of cellular processes and the development of new therapeutic strategies.
Used in Diagnostic Applications:
(N-acetylneuraminosyl-(2--8)-N-glycolylneuraminic acid)gangliotetraosylceramide can be utilized as a biomarker in diagnostic tests to identify and monitor diseases associated with changes in ganglioside levels. Its presence or absence in biological samples can provide valuable information about the health status of an individual and the progression of certain diseases.