Cerebrosides
Also known as: Galactolipids
Description
Cerebrosides are a group of Glycosphingolipid (GSL) Glycolipids.
* Glucose is a component of Cerebrosides only during Metabolic disorders such as Gaucher's Disease.
# Nervonic Acid is a common constituent of the Fatty Acid portion of Cerebrosides (e.g. Nervone).
Biological Function of Cerebrosides
Nervous System
Cerebrosides are an important constituent of the Myelin Sheaths that "insulate" the Axons of Neurons.
You have read 53% of this topic
Keep reading Cerebrosides
- Structure of Cerebrosides
- Chemical Data
- Types of Cerebrosides
- Every cited reference behind this topic
- All 5,000+ interlinked topics, search and notes
No credit card needed to start a trial. Already a member? Log in