Description
General description
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a minor phospholipid present in the membranes of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It comprises 2-10% of total phospholipids, enriched in brain. NBD PS is labelled at the headgroup of PS with 7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazol-4-yl (NBD).
Application
16:0-06:0 NBD PS or 1-palmitoyl-2-{6-[(7-nitro-2-1,3-benzoxadiazol-4-yl)amino]hexanoyl}-sn-glycero-3-phosphoserine (ammonium salt) is suitable to measure the enzyme specificity of lipoteichoic acid (LTA) synthase (LtaS) and in liposomes to determine the role of phospholipid scramblase 1 (PLSCR1) in phospholipid scrambling.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Phosphatidylserine (PS) contributes to the clearance of apoptotic cells. It is involved in maintaining the nerve cell membrane and myelin sheath. It is associated with cognitive disability in Alzheimer′s disease.
Packaging
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (810192C-1mg)
Legal Information
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