Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.
Application
Sulfatides has been used in:enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in human plasma samplesthin layer chromatography in myelin membranesin sulfatide binding assay of properdin
Biochem/physiol Actions
Sulfatides play a key role in physiological processes of nervous system, immune system and in insulin secretion. Anomalies in sulfatides catabolism in lysosome is implicated in late infantile metachromatic leukodystrophy. High levels of sulfatides is also observed in ovarian cancer. Sulfatides contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system.
General description
Sulfatide is a 3-O-sulfogalactosylceramide consisting primarily of galacto cerebroside sulfate. It is localized in myelin sheath and comprises approximately 4% of total myelin lipid in brain.
Packaging
5, 10, 50 mg in glass bottle
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