Cer-Glc-Gal(NeuAc)-GalNAc-Gal-NeuAc ·2NH4 Lyophilized. Useful as a differentiation marker of tumor cell growth. Protein kinase C inhibitor. Readily converted to GM1 by bacterial and mammalian neuraminidases without detergent or bile salts. Note: the moleculare weight is based on on stearoyl-18:0. Purity: ≥98% by TLC. Ref.: Longee, D.C., et al. 1991. Acta Neuropathologica 82, 45. Livingston, P.O., et al. 1987. Proc Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 84, 2911. Kundu, S.K., and Scott, D.D. 1982. J. Chromato. 232, 19. Wakomari, S. 1981. Annu. Rev. Biochem. 50, 733. R: 36/37/38; S: 26-36 |