Glycomics

See Also

• Glycolipids
• Sphingolipids

Description

Glycosphingolipids are a subtype of glycolipids containing the amino alcohol sphingosine. Sphingolipids are ubiquitous components of Eukaryotic cell membranes, where they play important roles in intracellular signaling and in membrane structure.

Types

• cerebrosides
• gangliosides

Discussion

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