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G(M3) Ganglioside  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A ganglioside present in abnormally large amounts in the brain and liver due to a deficient biosynthetic enzyme, G(M3):UDP-N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase. Deficiency of this enzyme prevents the formation of G(M2) ganglioside from G(M3) ganglioside and is the cause of an anabolic sphingolipidosis.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Ganglioside GM3
  • Hematoside
  • II3NeuAcLacCer
  • Sialyl Lactosylceramide
  • Sialyllactosylceramide

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-J0JQ28TJ-3

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