C2 Ceramide

MedChem Express

C2 Ceramide [3102-57-6]

5

3102-57-6

Research Use Only

99.85

C20H39NO3

341.53

C2 Ceramide (Ceramide 2) is the main lipid of the stratum corneum and a protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) activator. C2 Ceramide activates PP2A and ceramide-activated protein phosphatase (CAPP) . C2 Ceramide induces cells differentiation, autophagy and apoptosis , inhibits mitochondrial respiratory chain complex III . C2 Ceramide is also a skin conditioning agent that protects the epidermal barrier from water loss [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] .

O[C@H](/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCCC)[C@H](CO)NC(C)=O

-20°C

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