Ceramide and ceramide 1-phosphate in health and disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Sphingolipids are essential components of cell membranes, and many of them regulate vital cell functions. In particular, ceramide plays crucial roles in cell signaling processes. Two major actions of ceramides are the promotion of cell cycle arrest and the induct...

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Main Authors: Gómez-Muñoz Antonio, Trueba Miguel, Ouro Alberto, Gangoiti Patricia, Arana Lide
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/15