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D-erythro-Sphingosine (CAS 123-78-4)

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Alternate Names:
trans-4-Sphingenine
Application:
D-erythro-Sphingosine is a potent, highly selective PKC inhibitor
CAS Number:
123-78-4
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
299.49
Molecular Formula:
C18H37NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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D-erythro-Sphingosine, a natural sphingosine isomer, selectively inhibits protein kinase C and activates casein kinase II, without affecting protein kinase A or myosin light chain kinase. It also inhibits several enzymes and interactions within cells, including those in HL-60 cells and various rat and mouse tissues, showcasing broad biological activity. This compound plays a role in cell membrane function, cell signaling pathways, and exhibits potential anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and anti-tumor effects. Its involvement in regulating cell growth, survival, and disease processes, particularly cancer, highlights its significance in biological research.


D-erythro-Sphingosine (CAS 123-78-4) References

  1. The total syntheses of D-erythro-sphingosine, N-palmitoylsphingosine (ceramide), and glucosylceramide (cerebroside) via an azidosphingosine analog.  |  Duclos, RI. 2001. Chem Phys Lipids. 111: 111-38. PMID: 11457441
  2. Retinoblastoma protein dephosphorylation induced by D-erythro-sphingosine.  |  Chao, R., et al. 1992. J Biol Chem. 267: 23459-62. PMID: 1385423
  3. Inhibition of arachidonic acid release and cytosolic phospholipase A2 alpha activity by D-erythro-sphingosine.  |  Nakamura, H., et al. 2004. Eur J Pharmacol. 484: 9-17. PMID: 14729377
  4. A practical synthesis of D-erythro-sphingosine using a cross-metathesis approach.  |  Torssell, S. and Somfai, P. 2004. Org Biomol Chem. 2: 1643-6. PMID: 15162217
  5. A concise synthesis of a promising protein kinase C inhibitor: D-erythro-sphingosine.  |  Pham, VT., et al. 2007. Arch Pharm Res. 30: 22-7. PMID: 17328238
  6. Asymmetric sulfur ylide based enantioselective synthesis of D-erythro-sphingosine.  |  Morales-Serna, JA., et al. 2008. Org Biomol Chem. 6: 4502-4. PMID: 19039356
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  8. Sphingosine inhibits the activity of rat liver CTP:phosphocholine cytidylyltransferase.  |  Sohal, PS. and Cornell, RB. 1990. J Biol Chem. 265: 11746-50. PMID: 2164014
  9. Protein kinase C and platelet inhibition by D-erythro-sphingosine: comparison with N,N-dimethylsphingosine and commercial preparation.  |  Khan, WA., et al. 1990. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 172: 683-91. PMID: 2241961
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  12. Modulation of the free sphingosine levels in human neutrophils by phorbol esters and other factors.  |  Wilson, E., et al. 1988. J Biol Chem. 263: 9304-9. PMID: 3132460
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  14. Inhibition of phorbol ester-dependent differentiation of human promyelocytic leukemic (HL-60) cells by sphinganine and other long-chain bases.  |  Merrill, AH., et al. 1986. J Biol Chem. 261: 12610-5. PMID: 3462189
  15. Stereoselectivity of induction of the retinoblastoma gene product (pRb) dephosphorylation by D-erythro-sphingosine supports a role for pRb in growth suppression by sphingosine.  |  Pushkareva, M., et al. 1995. Biochemistry. 34: 1885-92. PMID: 7849048

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D-erythro-Sphingosine, 10 mg

sc-3546
10 mg
$90.00

D-erythro-Sphingosine, 25 mg

sc-3546A
25 mg
$194.00

D-erythro-Sphingosine, 100 mg

sc-3546B
100 mg
$510.00

D-erythro-Sphingosine, 1 g

sc-3546C
1 g
$2448.00

D-erythro-Sphingosine, 5 g

sc-3546D
5 g
$9384.00

D-erythro-Sphingosine, 10 g

sc-3546E
10 g
$15300.00