Glycosphingolipids in human parasites

Glycosphingolipids (GSLs) are comprised of glycans (oligosaccharides) linked to a lipid containing a sphingosine moiety. They are major membrane components in cells of most animals, and importantly, they also occur in parasitic protozoans and worms that infect people. While the endogenous functions...

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Main Author: Richard D. Cummings
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-09-01
Series:FEBS Open Bio
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/2211-5463.13662