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ganglioside
Function:
- neuronal & brain development
- neurotransmission
- formation & stabilization of synapses & neural circuitry
- required as the structural basis of learning & memory [2]
Structure:
- glycosphingolipid (ceramide & oligosaccharide) with one or more sialic acids (NANA) linked to the sugar chain [1]
Expression:
- plasma membrane, lipid rafts
Laboratory:
- anti-ganglioside antibody panel serum
- ganglioside IgG in serum
- ganglioside IgM in serum
Related
ganglioside receptor
gangliosidosis
Specific
asialoganglioside
GD1a ganglioside
GD1b ganglioside
GM1 ganglioside; monosialoganglioside
GM2 ganglioside
GM3 ganglioside
GM4 ganglioside
GQ1b ganglioside
GT1a ganglioside
GT1b ganglioside
General
glycosphingolipid
Properties
COMPARTMENT: plasma membrane
Database Correlations
Kegg map/map00604
References
- Wikipedia: Ganglioside
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganglioside
- Palmano K, Rowan A, Guillermo R, Guan J, McJarrow P.
The role of gangliosides in neurodevelopment.
Nutrients. 2015 May 22;7(5):3891-913.
PMID: 26007338 Free PMC Article
- Loinc