SPHINGOSINE (D16:1)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Sphingosine is implicated in negative regulation of cell proliferation and stimulation of apoptosis. It has a potential to control the activities of phospholipases, protein kinases, ion channels, cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB-1) receptors and steroidogenic factor 1 (SF-1) receptors.

General description

Sphingosine (d16:1), also known as hexadecasphingosine or hexadecasphing-4-enine, is a minor sphingoid base with 16 carbon atoms. It is one of the major sphingoid bases found in Musca domestica larvae and adults.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (860669P-10mg)