Uses
Sphingosine-1-phosphate-D7 is a Sphingosine-1-phosphate labeled isotopic derivative. Sphingosine-1-phosphate is a putative lipid second messenger; found to inhibit cellular mobility of melanoma cells at very low concentrations with no toxic effects thereby making it a possible agent for prevention of tumor cell metastasis and inflammatory processes. It mobilizes intracellular calcium stores, decreases cellular cAMP, activates phospholipase D and does not inhibit protein kinase C.
Biological Activity
Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) plays a vital role in mammalian brain and cardiac development. It is essential for maturation of the systemic circulatory system and lymph vessels. Additionally, S1P is implicated in trafficking and effector functions of lymphocytes and other blood stem cells. It also provides protection against various forms of tissue injury. S1P also acts as a tumor promoting lipid. S1P has an ability to enhance erythrocyte glycolysis and oxygen delivery therefore, it can be used to tre at tissue hypoxia.
