Derived from Ceramide, Sphingolipids are major constituents of the cellular lipid bilayer. They reflect biological activity and the functional state of cells, and are involved in essential mechanisms such as differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis.
As a central intermediate in their biosynthesis, ceramide plays a key role in regulating this complex lipid signaling pathway. Understanding the associated enzymatic interactions and metabolic balance is now a major challenge for research.
To support your work, our brochure dedicated to sphingolipid regulation provides a clear and structured mapping of the main metabolic pathways.
This resource is based on Cayman’s state‑of‑the‑art solutions — including sphingolipid standards and enzymatic inhibitors — distributed by Bertin Bioreagent to support research in lipid signaling.