Application
Safingol has been used as a substituent of dihydrosphingosine (dhSph) to increase the cytotoxic response in N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)retinamide (4-HPR)-resistant cells.
General description
Safingol is a synthetic L-threo-stereoisomer of endogenous (D-erythro-) sphinganine. It acts as an inhibitor of protein kinase C and sphingosine kinase in vitro. Safingol is involved in ceramide generation and induction of apoptosis. It is known to stimulate antitumor activity of cisplatin.
Packaging
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860488P-5mg)
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