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NBD C6-Sphingomyelin (CAS 94885-04-8)

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Alternate Names:
N-C6:0-NBD-Sphingomyelin; N-C6:0-NBD-Sphingosylphosphorylcholine
CAS Number:
94885-04-8
Molecular Weight:
740.87
Molecular Formula:
C35H61N6O9P
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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NBD C6-Sphingomyelin is a fluorescent sphingolipid derivative used as a probe to study sphingolipid metabolism and trafficking within cells. NBD C6-Sphingomyelin is utilized to investigate the intracellular transport and localization of sphingolipids, as well as to monitor the dynamics of lipid rafts and membrane microdomains. NBD C6-Sphingomyelin is abilitied to label and visualize sphingolipid-rich domains in cellular membranes, providing insights into the organization and dynamics of lipid bilayers. Its mechanism of action involves incorporation into the lipid bilayer, where it can be utilized to track the movement and distribution of sphingolipids in various cellular processes. NBD C6-Sphingomyelin is particularly useful for studying the role of sphingolipids in membrane biology and signal transduction pathways, offering a non-invasive approach to visualize and analyze lipid dynamics within living cells.


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NBD C6-Sphingomyelin, 100 µg

sc-301249
100 µg
$208.00