Gangliosides are major constituents of neuronal cell membranes and endoplasmic reticulum; contain a sialated polysaccharide chain linked to ceramide through a β-glycosidic linkage; for classification of gangliosides see Svennerholm, L., et al. (eds.), Structure and Function of Gangliosides, New York, Plenum, 1980.
Packaging
1 mg in glass bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
May act as a bacterial toxin receptor (tetanus, botulinus); high levels found in gliomas and astrocytomas.