Glycosphingolipids

Glycosphingolipids: properties, uses, pros, cons, safety Glycosphingolipids are a family of complex lipids consisting of a sphingolipid component, generally based on ceramide, covalently linked to a carbohydrate group. They are amphiphilic molecules, with a hydrophobic lipid portion and a more hydrophilic sugar-containing head group. They occur...