Properties
Description
α-ManCer is an abbreviation for α-mannosylceramide, a glycosphingolipid with a mannose head group, exhibiting amphiphilic properties and important in immunology and cell signaling.
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
α-ManCer is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
α-ManCer (α-mannosylceramide) is a glycosphingolipid involved in immune regulation and can be studied for its interactions with immune cells.