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sphingolipid metabolism

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy

Compounds (18)

CompoundDescription
Carbon DioxideA colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
hexadecanal
phosphoric acidconcise etchant is 37% H3PO4
phosphorylethanolamineRN given refers to parent cpd; structure
hydronium ion
creolinfrom refined coal tar oils
Adenosine TriphosphateAn adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.
Adenosine DiphosphateAdenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position.
MephentermineA sympathomimetic agent with specificity for alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. It is used to maintain BLOOD PRESSURE in hypotensive states such as following SPINAL ANESTHESIA.
phytosphingosinediffer with an additional hydroxyl at C-4 & no double bond between C-4 & C-5
ketodihydrosphingosineRN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
Palmitoyl Coenzyme AA fatty acid coenzyme derivative which plays a key role in fatty acid oxidation and biosynthesis.
dihydrosphingosine 1-phosphateRN given refers to (R-(R*,S*))-isomer
Coenzyme A
Guanosine DiphosphateA guanine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety.
Guanosine Diphosphate MannoseA nucleoside diphosphate sugar which can be converted to the deoxy sugar GDPfucose, which provides fucose for lipopolysaccharides of bacterial cell walls. Also acts as mannose donor for glycolipid synthesis.