gangliosidillä
Gangliosides are a group of sialic acid-containing glycosphingolipids found on the outer surface of cell membranes, particularly abundant in the nervous system. Their structure consists of a lipid anchor (ceramide) embedded in the cell membrane, with a carbohydrate chain extending outwards. The presence of at least one sialic acid residue attached to the carbohydrate portion distinguishes them from other glycosphingolipids.
These complex molecules play crucial roles in various cellular processes. They are involved in cell-cell recognition,
Disruptions in ganglioside metabolism or structure are associated with a range of neurological disorders. For instance,