FITC-labeled sphingosine

This compound is a fluorescent reporter for sphingosine, allowing researchers to track the behavior of this essential lipid backbone. Sphingosine is derived from the ceramidase-catalyzed breakdown of ceramide and is known to function as a powerful inhibitor of specific serine/threonine kinases. Its incorporation into cells can trigger responses related to various lysosomal storage diseases. The fluorescein label is instrumental for microscopic localization and quantitative analysis of this lipid and its subsequent derivatives.

Sphingosine-fluorescein; FITC-Sphingosine; Fluorescein-labeled sphingosine

C₃₉H₄₈N₂O₈

672.81

Min 95%

Dried by centrifugal evaporation from a solution.

Conforms to structure

Store at -20°C for long term storage.