About The Medical Condition Galactosylsphingosine

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Galactosylsphingosine

Galactosylsphingosine Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Galactosylsphingosine Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Galactosylsphingosine?

An intermediate in the biosynthesis of cerebrosides. It is formed by reaction of sphingosine with UDP-galactose and then itself reacts with fatty acid-Coenzyme A to form the cerebroside.

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