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Structure of α-Galactosylceramide
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α-Galactosylceramide (KRN7000) is a synthetic glycolipid with antitumor and immunostimulatory effects, acting as a potent NKT cell agonist that binds effectively to CD1d。

Synonyms: KRN7000; α-GalCer

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CAS No. :158021-47-7
Formula : C50H99NO9
M.W : 858.32
SMILES Code : CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(N[C@@H](CO[C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](CO)O1)O)O)O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCC)=O
Synonyms :
KRN7000; α-GalCer
MDL No. :MFCD00939559

Safety of α-Galactosylceramide

GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:Warning
Hazard Statements:H315-H319
Precautionary Statements:P264-P280-P302+P352-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P362+P364-P332+P313

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Biological Activity

In Vitro:

Cell Line
Concentration Treated Time Description References
E. coli 25 µM 15 minutes To determine the activity of αGalCer_GT, results showed that the enzyme forms αGalCer as a unique product and the reaction is complete after 15 min. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Nov 12;23(22):13975
RAW SR-A1 KO cells 1 µg/mL 18 hours To test the role of SR-A1 in PLS-α-GalCer processing, results showed that the processing efficiency of PLS-α-GalCer was significantly reduced in SR-A1 KO cells. J Immunother Cancer. 2025 Mar 22;13(3):e009539
RAW 264.7 cells (wild type) 1 µg/mL 18 hours To test the efficiency of PLS-α-GalCer uptake and processing in APCs, results showed that PLS-α-GalCer was more efficiently internalized and processed by APCs than α-GalCer. J Immunother Cancer. 2025 Mar 22;13(3):e009539
Mouse spleenic antigen presenting cells 1 ng/mL to 1 µg/mL 24 hours To compare the presentation efficiency of nanoparticle and soluble forms of αGalCer in different antigen presenting cells. Results showed nanoparticle formulated αGalCer was presented 100-fold less efficiently by B cells compared to CD11c+ cells. Vaccine. 2009 May 26;27(25-26):3484-8
HepG2 2.2.15 cells 1 to 100 nM 3 days Inhibited HBV secretion with an IC50 of 0.4 ± 1.1 nM Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2004 Jun;48(6):2085-90
Spleen mononuclear cells 100 ng/mL 3 days To evaluate the effect of α-GalCer on IL-2 production in spleen mononuclear cells. Results showed that α-GalCer promoted IL-2 production in WT mice but not in CD1d knockout mice. J Cell Mol Med. 2019 Feb;23(2):1072-1085
Spleen mononuclear cells 100 ng/mL 3 days To evaluate the effect of α-GalCer on IL-2 production, results showed that α-GalCer promoted IL-2 production in spleen mononuclear cells from WT mice but not in CD1d knockout mice. J Cell Mol Med. 2019 Feb;23(2):1072-1085
Bone marrow-derived dendritic cells 5 μg/mL 3 days To investigate the effect of α-GalCer on dendritic cell differentiation. The results showed that α-GalCer significantly increased the number of DEC-205+DCs while decreasing the number of 33D1+DCs. Eur J Immunol. 2016 Aug;46(8):1867-77
C57BL/6 wild-type and iNOS-deficient bone marrow cells 10 mM 7 days Α-GalCer suppressed eosinophil production in wild-type bone marrow but was ineffective in iNOS-deficient bone marrow Br J Pharmacol. 2015 Jul;172(13):3313-25
BALB/c bone marrow cells 10-1000 mM 7 days Α-GalCer suppressed IL-5-stimulated eosinopoiesis by inducing apoptosis Br J Pharmacol. 2015 Jul;172(13):3313-25
Primary peritoneal macrophages 100 ng/mL 72 hours To evaluate the effect of αGC on macrophage migration and collagen secretion. Results showed that αGC pretreatment significantly promoted macrophage migration and increased the secretion of collagen III, MCP-1, and MIP-1α. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2020 Nov;41(11):1416-1426
Splenocytes 100 ng/ml 72 hours To evaluate the inhibitory effect of α-GalCer-activated splenocytes on Mtb replication. Results showed that α-GalCer significantly reduced CFU counts. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2010 Sep 15;182(6):841-7
Peritoneal macrophages 100 ng/ml 72 hours To evaluate the inhibitory effect of α-GalCer-activated iNKT cells on Mtb replication. Results showed that α-GalCer and IFN-γ had a cooperative effect on CFU control. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2010 Sep 15;182(6):841-7

In Vivo:

Species
Animal Model
Administration Dosage Frequency Description References
C57BL/6 mice C57BL/6 mice under standard pathogen-free conditions Intravenous injection 1 µg Multiple injections, interval not specified To test if nanoparticle formulated αGalCer can repeatedly stimulate NKT cells without inducing anergy. Results showed nanoparticle formulated αGalCer could repeatedly stimulate NKT cells to produce IFN-γ, while soluble form was only effective in the first injection. Vaccine. 2009 May 26;27(25-26):3484-8
Mice C57BL/6 and BALB/c mice Oral 10 μg Three immunizations on days 0 and 1; 14 and 15, and 28 and 29 To evaluate the ability of α-GalCer to enhance the immunogenicity of the Dukoral? vaccine. Results showed that α-GalCer significantly enhanced bacteria- and CTB-specific IgA and IgG1 responses in the intestine and serum. Mucosal Immunol. 2019 Jul;12(4):1055-1064
BALB/c mice 4T1 metastatic breast cancer model Intraperitoneal injection 100 ng Three injections on days 14, 15, and 16 of treatment To evaluate the efficacy of α-Galactosylceramide in combination with a Listeria-based vaccine against metastatic breast cancer. Results showed that the combination therapy significantly reduced the number of metastases, but α-Galactosylceramide alone was accompanied by severe liver toxicity. Br J Cancer. 2014 Nov 11;111(10):1945-54
Pigs Swine influenza model Intramuscular injection 100 μg/kg Two immunizations, 16 days apart Evaluated the protective effect of α-GalCer as a vaccine adjuvant against swine influenza, showing significant reduction in viral replication and shedding Sci Rep. 2016 Mar 23;6:23593
Mice BALB/c and C57BL/6 wild-type and their mutants Intraperitoneal injection 100 μg/kg Single injection, 24 hours before sacrifice Α-GalCer pretreatment in vivo suppressed colony formation by GM-CSF-stimulated bone marrow progenitors in semi-solid cultures Br J Pharmacol. 2015 Jul;172(13):3313-25
Mice Pulmonary tuberculosis infection model Intraperitoneal or intratracheal injection 100 μg/kg or 500 μg/kg Single or multiple doses, lasting 30 days To evaluate the therapeutic effect of α-GalCer on pulmonary tuberculosis infection. Results showed that α-GalCer significantly prolonged the survival of infected mice and had a synergistic effect when combined with isoniazid. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2010 Sep 15;182(6):841-7
C57BL/6J mice Α-Galcer-induced NKT hepatitis model Intravenous injection 150 μg/kg Single dose, samples collected after 16 hours To investigate α-Galcer-induced liver injury and its mechanisms, results showed that α-Galcer treatment increased serum ALT and AST levels, neutrophil and macrophage infiltration in the liver, and ROS production. Hepatol Commun. 2025 Mar 24;9(4):e0592
C57BL/6 mice LPS/D-GalN-induced sepsis model Intraperitoneal injection 2 µg/mouse Single administration, sepsis induced 7 days later Α-GalCer pretreatment significantly attenuated LPS/D-GalN-induced septic lethality by polarizing iNKT cells towards IL4- and IL10-producing phenotypes and increasing IL10-producing B cells. Front Immunol. 2024 Sep 17;15:1457690
BALB/c mice OVA- or HDM-induced murine asthma model Intraperitoneal injection 2 μg Single injection, 1 day before the first sensitization Α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell–mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma models. J Biol Chem. 2019 Apr 5;294(14):5438-5455
BALB/c mice Wild-type and CD1d knockout mice Intraperitoneal injection 2 μg Single injection To evaluate the effect of α-GalCer on the expansion of Treg cells in the lungs of mice. Results showed that intraperitoneal injection of α-GalCer promoted the expansion of Treg cells in WT mice but not in CD1d knockout mice. Additionally, α-GalCer induced the generation of Treg cells through IL-2 release by activated iNKT cells. J Cell Mol Med. 2019 Feb;23(2):1072-1085
BALB/c mice Wild-type and CD1d knockout mice Intraperitoneal injection 2 μg Single injection To evaluate the effect of α-GalCer on the expansion of lung Treg cells, results showed that intraperitoneal injection of α-GalCer promoted the expansion of lung Treg cells in WT mice through the activation of iNKT cells, and this process was dependent on IL-2 production. J Cell Mol Med. 2019 Feb;23(2):1072-1085
C57BL/6 mice TC-1 tumor model Intramuscular injection 2 μg Two immunizations, one week apart To evaluate the adjuvant effect of α-GalCer on DNA and DC vaccines Vaccine. 2010 Oct 21;28(45):7297-305
Mice Syngeneic-mated C57BL/6 mice and allogeneic-mated mice (C57BL/6 (♀)×BALB/c (♂)) Intraperitoneal injection 2 μg/mouse Single injection on gestation day 7.5 To investigate the effect of α-GalCer on miscarriage in pregnant mice. The results showed that α-GalCer significantly increased the miscarriage rate when injected on gestation day 7.5, and this effect was not observed in iNKT cell-deficient Jα18 KO mice. Eur J Immunol. 2016 Aug;46(8):1867-77
C57BL/6 mice B16F10 melanoma model Subcutaneous injection 20 ng The first immunization occurred three days after tumor inoculation, and a booster dose was given ten days after. To evaluate the anti-tumor efficacy of GalCer-loaded nano-vaccine in a melanoma model. Results showed that the NP[M+G+GalCer] group had the smallest tumor volume and induced significant infiltration of NK and NKT cells. Acta Biomater. 2018 Aug;76:193-207
C57BL/6J mice ISO-induced cardiac injury model Intraperitoneal injection 3 μg/mouse Every other day for a total of three times To evaluate the effect of αGC on ISO-induced cardiac injury. Results showed that αGC significantly accelerated the progression of cardiac injury, leading to enhanced cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis with prominent increases in collagen deposition and TGF-β1, IL-6, and α-SMA expression. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2020 Nov;41(11):1416-1426
C57BL/6 WT mice Wild-type and Batf3KO mice Intravenous injection 30 nM liposomal solution (containing 200 ng αGC and 150 ng OVA) Single injection, observation time points included 2 hours, 16 hours, and 7 days post-injection To evaluate the immune activation capacity of GM3-αGC-OVA liposomes in vivo, particularly CD8+ T cell and B cell responses. Results showed that GM3-αGC-OVA liposomes significantly enhanced antigen-specific CD8+ T cell and B cell responses. Vaccines (Basel). 2021 Jan 16;9(1):56
Mice B16-F10 melanoma model Intravenous injection 4 nmol Single injection, observed for 15 days Evaluate the anti-tumor activity of AH10-7 in the B16-F10 melanoma model, showing that AH10-7 exhibited at least comparable anti-tumor activity to KRN7000 in both wild-type and hCD1d-KI mice Cell Chem Biol. 2018 May 17;25(5):571-584. e8
C57BL/6 mice Panc02 and TC-1 subcutaneous tumor models Intraperitoneal injection 429 ng Twice a week, throughout the study To evaluate the antitumor activity of PLS-α-GalCer in vivo, results showed that PLS-α-GalCer significantly suppressed tumor growth, increased tumor-infiltrating T cells and NKT cells, and enhanced the M1/M2 macrophage ratio. J Immunother Cancer. 2025 Mar 22;13(3):e009539
Mice ApcMin/+ mouse model of colon cancer Intraperitoneal injection 4μg Once weekly for 3 weeks Combined treatment with α-GalCer and PD-1 blockade significantly reduced polyp numbers in both the small intestine and colon of ApcMin/+ mice, prevented loss of iNKT cells, and promoted a shift towards an iNKT1 phenotype. Front Immunol. 2020 Oct 20;11:581301
Mice Adenine-induced tubule-interstitial nephritis Intraperitoneal injection 5 μg Single injection, duration of 10 days To analyze the role of activated iNKT cells in the adenine-induced renal injury model. Results showed that αGalCer administration significantly reduced serum creatinine levels, proinflammatory cytokines, and renal fibrosis. Mol Med. 2015 Jun 18;21(1):553-62
Humanized mice HIS-CD8/NKT mice Intramuscular 50 μg Three immunizations with 2-week intervals Induce a potent Melan-A-specific human CD8+ T cell response Front Immunol. 2020 Aug 18;11:2043

Clinical Trial:

NCT Number Conditions Phases Recruitment Completion Date Locations
NCT00363155 Hepatitis B, Chronic PHASE1|PHASE2 COMPLETED 2025-07-06 Erasmus MC, University Medical... More >> Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, 3015GD, Netherlands Less <<
NCT00352235 Chronic Hepatitis C PHASE1|PHASE2 COMPLETED 2025-05-05 Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, 3000CA,... More >> Netherlands Less <<
NCT00003985 Lung Cancer|Unspecified Adult ... More >>Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific Less << PHASE1 WITHDRAWN - Innsbruck Universitaetsklinik,... More >> Innsbruck, A-6020, Austria|Kaiser Franz Josef Hospital, Vienna, A-1100, Austria|Institut Jules Bordet, Brussels, 1000, Belgium|Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research-Brussels Branch, Brussels, B-1200, Belgium|Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen, Edegem, B-2650, Belgium|U.Z. Gasthuisberg, Leuven, B-3000, Belgium|Herlev Hospital - University Hospital of Copenhagen, Herlev, DK-2730, Denmark|Centre Jean Perrin, Clermont-Ferrand, 63011, France|Centre Leon Berard, Lyon, 69373, France|CRLCC Nantes - Atlantique, Nantes-Saint Herblain, 44805, France|Institut Claudius Regaud, Toulouse, 31052, France|Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, F-94805, France|Universitaetsklinik und Strahlenklinik - Essen, Essen, D-45122, Germany|Klinikum Nurnberg, Nuremberg (Nurnberg), D-90419, Germany|Antoni van Leeuwenhoekhuis, Amsterdam, 1066 CX, Netherlands|Academisch Ziekenhuis der Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, 1117 MB, Netherlands|Academisch Ziekenhuis Groningen, Groningen, 9713 EZ, Netherlands|University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, NL-6252 HB, Netherlands|Rotterdam Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, 3075 EA, Netherlands|Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, N-0310, Norway|University Hospital, Basel, CH-4031, Switzerland|Inselspital, Bern, Bern, CH-3010, Switzerland|Kantonsspital - Saint Gallen, Saint Gallen, CH-9007, Switzerland|Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, NE4 6BE, United Kingdom|Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Scotland, DD1 9SY, United Kingdom|Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 9NQ, United Kingdom|C.R.C. Beatson Laboratories, Glasgow, Scotland, G61 1BD, United Kingdom Less <<

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