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Apexbio Technology LLC α-Galactosylceramide 158021-47-7 1mg
Supplier: Apexbio Technology LLC A99091
-Galactosylceramide is a synthetic glycolipid known primarily for its ability as an agonist of natural killer T (NKT) cells and its role in modulating immune responses Structurally this molecule consists of a galactose residue bound to a ceramide lipid backbone Upon administration -galactosylceramide associates with the antigen-presenting molecule CD1d forming a complex presented on the surface of antigen-presenting cells This complex specifically engages the invariant T-cell receptor of NKT cells thereby activating these immune cells and initiating subsequent cytokine release and immune modulation pathways In biomedical research -galactosylceramide is frequently utilized in investigations exploring immune regulatory mechanisms antitumor immunity and therapeutic strategies aimed at cancer immunotherapy and immune-related disorders
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