Description

Ganglioside Gd1Alpha is a complex glycosphingolipid, specifically a disialoganglioside, that plays a critical role in cellular recognition and signal transduction. Its unique structure makes it a valuable biochemical tool for neuroscience and immunology research, particularly in studying cell membrane dynamics and neuronal function. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors who require reliable, well-characterized standards for advanced studies.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a standard or reagent in studies of neuronal development, synaptic plasticity, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Immunology Studies: Investigated for its role in immune cell modulation and as a potential antigen or target in autoimmune research.
• Biomarker Development: Serves as a reference compound in the development of diagnostic assays for conditions where ganglioside expression is altered.
• Membrane Biology: Employed to study lipid raft composition, membrane fluidity, and cell-cell interaction mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Acts as a key intermediate or reference material in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics targeting ganglioside-associated pathways.
• Biochemical Reagent: Utilized in enzymatic studies, as a substrate for sialidases or other glycosylhydrolases, and in the synthesis of more complex glycolipids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ganglioside Gd1Alpha
CAS No.	101839-44-5
Molecular Formula	C86H153N3O41
Molecular Weight	1836.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ganglioside GD1α; GD1α Ganglioside; II3(NeuAc)2-GgOse4Cer; Disialosyltetraosylceramide (GD1α); NeuAcα2-3Galβ1-3GalNAcβ1-4(NeuAcα2-3)Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1'Cer; GD1a Isomer; Ganglioside GD1a (α-series); IV3NeuAc,III6NeuAc-GgOse4Cer
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Quality Control

Our Ganglioside Gd1Alpha is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for research-grade biochemicals to support your compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform/methanol/water mixtures
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.