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DL-PDMP (CAS 73257-80-4)

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Alternate Names:
D,L-threo-PDMP . hydrochloride
Application:
DL-PDMP is a ceramide analog first prepared in a search for inhibitors of glucosylceramide synthase
CAS Number:
73257-80-4
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
427.03
Molecular Formula:
C23H38N2O3•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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DL-PDMP is a synthetic analog of sphingosine and is used in research for its ability to inhibit glucosylceramide synthase, an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of glycosphingolipids. Studies often utilize DL-PDMP to understand the role of glycosphingolipids in cell membrane structure and function, particularly in the context of cellular signaling and membrane dynamics. Its inhibitory effect on glucosylceramide accumulation is also valuable in research related to lipid storage. Additionally, DL-PDMP serves as a tool in the exploration of the mechanisms of apoptosis and autophagy, as the disruption of glycosphingolipid metabolism can impact these cellular processes. The chemical′s application extends to the study of cancer cell proliferation, where it has been used to investigate the role of glycosphingolipids in tumor growth.


DL-PDMP (CAS 73257-80-4) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

DL-PDMP, 10 mg

sc-201391
10 mg
$117.00

DL-PDMP, 25 mg

sc-201391B
25 mg
$268.00

DL-PDMP, 50 mg

sc-201391A
50 mg
$505.00

DL-PDMP, 100 mg

sc-201391C
100 mg
$821.00