Application

C6-NBD Lactosyl Ceramide has been used in: lactosylceramide synthase assay as a fluorescent acceptor substrate identified using fluorescence based detector in HPLC(1) phospholipid labeling and fluorescence-lifetime imaging microscopy (FILM) of cell membranes(6)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lactosyl ceramide is utilized for synthesis of various glycosphingolipids like oligoglycosylceramides and gangliosides in vertebrates. It is an important molecule involved in signaling cascades leading to phenotypic changes such as adhesion, migration, cell proliferation and angiogenesis.

General description

C6-NBD Lactosyl ceramide is a commercially available fluorescent analog of compound lactosyl ceramide. Lactosyl ceramide is present on neutrophils and macrophages.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (810226P-250ug)