Ganglioside GM2 sodium salt (CAS 19600-01-2)

Ganglioside GM2 sodium salt is a glycolipid abundantly present in the outer membrane of human cells. Comprising a ceramide, a sugar, and sialic acid, it serves as a vital constituent of the cell membrane. This glycolipid plays a role in various physiological processes, notably cell-cell recognition and signal transduction. Extensive scientific research has focused on studying Ganglioside GM2 sodium salt, exploring its structure, function, and involvement in certain diseases. Additionally, GM2 has been instrumental in investigating the significance of glycolipids in signal transduction and the formation of lipid rafts, specialized regions within the cell membrane implicated in cell-cell recognition and signal transduction. Functionally, GM2 is believed to act as a receptor for specific molecules, including growth factors, and participates in mediating signal transduction pathways. Moreover, it is thought to contribute to the formation of lipid rafts, for efficient signal transduction and cell-cell recognition.