A galactosylceramide derivative used in the treatment of influenza. PBS-57 has the ability to stimulate both a cell-mediated and humoral immune response. Co-administration of PBS-57 with a vaccine may be used in methods to stimulate one or more of a humoral immune response, a CD4+ T cell response, and a CD8+ cytotoxic T cell response.
PBS 57 is a galactosylceramide derivative used in the treatment of influenza. y be used in methods to stimulate one or more of a humoral immune response, a CD4+ T cell response, and a CD8+ cytotoxic T cell response.
ChEBI: A glycophytoceramide that consists of phytosphingosine having a 6-acetamido-6-deoxy-alpha-D-galactosyl attached at the O-1 position via a glycosidic linkage and a (Z)-tetracos-15-enoyl group attached to th
nitrogen.
