Sphinganine is a chemical compound of the sphingolipid class with molecular formula C18H39NO2. Via the action of sphingosine kinase enzymes, it is converted to dihydrosphingosine 1-phosphate (sphinganine 1-phosphate), which has a variety of biological functions.
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