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Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Molecular Formula C50H99NO9
Molecular Weight 858.3224
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 8 / 8
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of ALPHA-GALACTOSYLCERAMIDE

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@@H](CO[C@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

InChIKey=VQFKFAKEUMHBLV-BYSUZVQFSA-N
InChI=1S/C50H99NO9/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-29-31-33-35-37-39-45(54)51-42(41-59-50-49(58)48(57)47(56)44(40-52)60-50)46(55)43(53)38-36-34-32-30-28-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h42-44,46-50,52-53,55-58H,3-41H2,1-2H3,(H,51,54)/t42-,43+,44+,46-,47-,48-,49+,50-/m0/s1

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C50H99NO9
Molecular Weight 858.3224
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 8 / 8
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED

KRN-7000, a compound with an alpha-galactosylceramide structure, shows potent anti-tumor activity in animal models. It also has strong immunostimulating effect being a high-affinity CD1d antigen.

Approval Year

PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Chronic alcohol consumption enhances iNKT cell maturation and activation.
2015-01-15
Enhanced TCR footprint by a novel glycolipid increases NKT-dependent tumor protection.
2013-09-15
Bacterial CD1d-restricted glycolipids induce IL-10 production by human regulatory T cells upon cross-talk with invariant NKT cells.
2013-09-01
Slam haplotype 2 promotes NKT but suppresses Vγ4+ T-cell activation in coxsackievirus B3 infection leading to increased liver damage but reduced myocarditis.
2013-02
Recognition of microbial and mammalian phospholipid antigens by NKT cells with diverse TCRs.
2013-01-29
Lack of PD-L1 expression by iNKT cells improves the course of influenza A infection.
2013
CD1d-dependent, iNKT-cell cytotoxicity against keratinocytes in allergic contact dermatitis.
2012-12
Human and mouse type I natural killer T cell antigen receptors exhibit different fine specificities for CD1d-antigen complex.
2012-11-09
Key role for respiratory CD103(+) dendritic cells, IFN-γ, and IL-17 in protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in response to α-galactosylceramide.
2012-09-01
Type II natural killer T cells use features of both innate-like and conventional T cells to recognize sulfatide self antigens.
2012-09
Activation of invariant natural killer T cells by lipid excess promotes tissue inflammation, insulin resistance, and hepatic steatosis in obese mice.
2012-05-08
Bacterial species-characteristic profiles of molecular species, and the antigenicity of phospholipids and glycolipids in symbiotic Lactobacillus, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species.
2012-05
Lysophospholipid presentation by CD1d and recognition by a human Natural Killer T-cell receptor.
2012-04-18
Structural and functional characterization of a novel nonglycosidic type I NKT agonist with immunomodulatory properties.
2012-03-01
Structural basis for the recognition of C20:2-αGalCer by the invariant natural killer T cell receptor-like antibody L363.
2012-01-06
Activation of Invariant NKT cells with glycolipid ligand α-galactosylceramide ameliorates glucose-6-phosphate isomerase peptide-induced arthritis.
2012
Crystal structures of bovine CD1d reveal altered αGalCer presentation and a restricted A' pocket unable to bind long-chain glycolipids.
2012
The molecular basis for recognition of CD1d/α-galactosylceramide by a human non-Vα24 T cell receptor.
2012
Invariant NKT cell defects in vitamin D receptor knockout mice prevents experimental lung inflammation.
2011-11-01
Unique interplay between sugar and lipid in determining the antigenic potency of bacterial antigens for NKT cells.
2011-11
Prevention of type 1 diabetes by inducing subclinical dermatitis on a small area.
2011-11
Invariant natural killer T cells recognize glycolipids from pathogenic Gram-positive bacteria.
2011-09-04
Cutting edge: structural basis for the recognition of β-linked glycolipid antigens by invariant NKT cells.
2011-09-01
Recognition of β-linked self glycolipids mediated by natural killer T cell antigen receptors.
2011-07-31
A semi-invariant Vα10+ T cell antigen receptor defines a population of natural killer T cells with distinct glycolipid antigen-recognition properties.
2011-06-12
Innate and cytokine-driven signals, rather than microbial antigens, dominate in natural killer T cell activation during microbial infection.
2011-06-06
Galactose-modified iNKT cell agonists stabilized by an induced fit of CD1d prevent tumour metastasis.
2011-06-01
Functional invariant NKT cells in pig lungs regulate the airway hyperreactivity: a potential animal model.
2011-04
A molecular basis for NKT cell recognition of CD1d-self-antigen.
2011-03-25
A molecular basis for the exquisite CD1d-restricted antigen specificity and functional responses of natural killer T cells.
2011-03-25
Development of spontaneous anergy in invariant natural killer T cells in a mouse model of dyslipidemia.
2010-09
Invariant NKT cells are required for antitumor responses induced by host-versus-graft responses.
2010-08-15
Slam haplotypes modulate the response to lipopolysaccharide in vivo through control of NKT cell number and function.
2010-07-01
Plasticity of invariant NKT cell regulation of allergic airway disease is dependent on IFN-gamma production.
2010-07-01
Dietary fatty acids modulate antigen presentation to hepatic NKT cells in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
2010-07
CD1d-dependent B-cell help by NK-like T cells leads to enhanced and sustained production of Bacillus anthracis lethal toxin-neutralizing antibodies.
2010-04
A CD1d-dependent antagonist inhibits the activation of invariant NKT cells and prevents development of allergen-induced airway hyperreactivity.
2010-02-15
Lipid binding orientation within CD1d affects recognition of Borrelia burgorferi antigens by NKT cells.
2010-01-26
Mechanisms for glycolipid antigen-driven cytokine polarization by Valpha14i NKT cells.
2010-01-01
PD-L1 and PD-L2 modulate airway inflammation and iNKT-cell-dependent airway hyperreactivity in opposing directions.
2010-01
Bacillus anthracis lethal toxin disrupts TCR signaling in CD1d-restricted NKT cells leading to functional anergy.
2009-09
Skin and peripheral lymph node invariant NKT cells are mainly retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor (gamma)t+ and respond preferentially under inflammatory conditions.
2009-08-01
Differential recognition of CD1d-alpha-galactosyl ceramide by the V beta 8.2 and V beta 7 semi-invariant NKT T cell receptors.
2009-07-17
Cutting edge: B and T lymphocyte attenuator signaling on NKT cells inhibits cytokine release and tissue injury in early immune responses.
2009-07-01
Induction of airway hyperreactivity by IL-25 is dependent on a subset of invariant NKT cells expressing IL-17RB.
2009-04-15
Prolongation of cardiac allograft survival by rapamycin and the invariant natural killer T cell glycolipid agonist OCH.
2008-08-15
Alpha-lactosylceramide as a novel "sugar-capped" CD1d ligand for natural killer T cells: biased cytokine profile and therapeutic activities.
2008-06-16
Glycolipid-activated NKT cells support the induction of persistent plasma cell responses and antibody titers.
2008-04
iNKT cells require CCR4 to localize to the airways and to induce airway hyperreactivity.
2007-10-01
Characterization of neutral glycosphingolipids in rat lens.
1995-02
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Name Type Language
KRN-7000
Preferred Name English
ALPHA-GALACTOSYLCERAMIDE
Common Name English
KRN7000
Code English
.ALPHA.-GALCER
Common Name English
HEXACOSANAMIDE, N-((1S,2S,3R)-1-((.ALPHA.-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYLOXY)METHYL)-2,3-DIHYDROXYHEPTADECYL)-
Systematic Name English
RGI-7000
Code English
Code System Code Type Description
PUBCHEM
2826713
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID40935847
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NCI_THESAURUS
C1720
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FDA UNII
WX671898JF
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DRUG BANK
DB12232
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CAS
158021-47-7
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