Ganglioside GM3

SKU: orb3137035

Description

Ganglioside GM3 is a precursor of a, b, and c series gangliosides and interacts with transmembrane receptors such as epidermal growth factor and insulin receptors, modulating receptor function by creating specialized lipid environments. Synthesized by GM3 synthase, it can be used in studies related to hypercholesterolemia.

Research Area

Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 124579-05-1
• MW: 1181.49
• Formula: C₅₉H₁₀₈N₂O₂₁
• SMILES: O([C@@]1(C(O)=O)O[C@@]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)([C@H](NC(C)=O)[C@@H](O)C1)[H])[C@@H]2[C@@H](O)[C@H](O[C@@H]3[C@@H](CO)O[C@@H](OC[C@H](NC(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O)[C@@H](/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC)O)[C@H](O)[C@H]3O)O[C@H](CO)[C@@H]2O
• Target: IGF-1R

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

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Gene Symbol

IGF-1R