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Ceramide

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Definition of Ceramide

One of a number of a class of sphingolipids, N-acyl derivatives with long chains. Ceramide is the core molecule for the synthesis of sphingomyelin, an essential lipid for myelination and neurotransmission -- it may function as a second messenger to stimulate differentiation, inhibit proliferation, and induce apoptosis. (NCI04)

Ceramide is from the group

Intracellular Second Messenger

Other Names for Ceramide

Ceramide
Ceramide (lipids)
N-Acyl Sphingosine
ceramide

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