Mechanisms involved in cellular ceramide homeostasis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Sphingolipids are ubiquitous and critical components of biological membranes. Their biosynthesis starts with soluble precursors in the endoplasmic reticulum and culminates in the Golgi complex and plasma membrane. Ceramides are important intermediates in the bios...

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Main Authors: Hussain M, Jin Weijun, Jiang Xian-Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/71