Sphingolipid Metabolism
Ceramide acts as a major branch point in sphingolipid metabolism. The sphingolipid rheostat contrasts pro-apoptotic ceramide and sphingosine with survival-supporting S1P and C1P. Sphingolipid species participate in signaling pathways that…
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Ceramide acts as a major branch point in sphingolipid metabolism. The sphingolipid rheostat contrasts pro-apoptotic ceramide and sphingosine with survival-supporting S1P and C1P. Sphingolipid species participate in signaling pathways that regulate autophagy, apoptosis, proliferation, and differentiation. Sphingolipids include ceramide, ceramide-1-phosphate, sphingosine-1-phosphate, sphingomyelin, and glycosphingolipids.