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Also known as monoglycosylceramides, Cerebroside

thumb|500px|General structures of sphingolipids

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Subclass of
lipid
Has part
oxygen
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8 sections
Contents
  • Structure
  • Synthesis
  • Physical properties
  • Catabolism
  • Chemical analysis
  • Role in disease
  • References
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thumb|500px|General structures of sphingolipids

Cerebrosides (monoglycosylceramides) are a group of glycosphingolipids which are important components of animal muscle and nerve cell membranes.

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