sphingolipid

Introduction

Sphingolipids (both sphingomyelin & glycosphingolipids) are synthesized in the cis GOLGI. Like cholesterol, sphingolipids favor thicker bilayers, & are concentrated in plasma membrane. Little sphingolipid is found in ER, nuclear & mitochondrial membranes.

More general terms

• lipid

More specific terms

• ceramide
• glycosphingolipid
• sphingomyelin

Additional terms

• sphingolipidosis; sphingolipodystrophy; cerebral lipidosis