1-Myristoyl-rac-glycerol (CAS 589-68-4)
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1-Myristoyl-rac-glycerol is a lipid analog that is extensively used in biochemical research to study lipid metabolism and membrane biology. As a simplified model of glycerophospholipids, it helps in deciphering the role of fatty acid chains in membrane fluidity and dynamics. Researchers utilize this compound to investigate the myristoylation process, where the myristoyl group is covalently attached to protein substrates, influencing their function and localization within cells. This chemical also serves in the examination of lipid-protein interactions, which are for understanding signal transduction pathways and membrane-associated enzymatic activities. Additionally, 1-Myristoyl-rac-glycerol is employed in the study of lipid rafts and their role in organizing receptors and other proteins within the plasma membrane, thereby contributing to the broader understanding of cellular signaling and transport mechanisms.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
1-Myristoyl-rac-glycerol, 100 mg | sc-216123 | 100 mg | $128.00 | |||
1-Myristoyl-rac-glycerol, 1 g | sc-216123A | 1 g | $559.00 |