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Application
N-18:0 Phytosphingosine has been used as a standard for the analysis of lipids from epidermis and stratum corneum in mice by mass spectrometry.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Phytosphingosine (PHS) exhibits bactericidal and anti-inflammatory activities. It prevents loss of moisture from the skin. In addition, PHS controls epidermal cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis.
General description
D-ribo-phytosphingosines or phytosphingosines (PHS) are biologically important long-chain bases present in various sphingolipids from yeasts, fungi, plants and mammals.
Packaging
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860610P-5mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860610P-10mg)
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