Disialoganglioside GD2, human

Human brain tissue.
Blood sample from the tissue donors was tested and found negative for HBsAg, HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, HCV, and syphilis.

Prepared from human GD1b ganglioside by enzymatic disintegration of the terminal galactose.
Known as a specific cancer ganglioside. The antibodies to the GD2 inhibit cell attachment to various extracellular matrix proteins (collagen, vitronectin, laminin, fibronectin).

Purity more than 98 % by HPTLC. MW 1649

Lyophilized from water solution.

Before and after reconstitution at -20 °C (between -15 and -30 °C allowed)

This product is sold for research use only. Standard Laboratory Practices should be followed when handling this material.

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