Meaning & use
Ganglioside
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a type of glycosphingolipid found abundantly in the cell membranes of nerve tissue, particularly in the brain.
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Researchers study gangliosides because abnormal buildup of them is linked to certain neurodegenerative disorders.
Gangliosides on the surface of neurons play a role in cell recognition and signaling.
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The name reflects its discovery in ganglion cells; gangliosides are essential to the study of diseases like Tay-Sachs.
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