Psychosine
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.
Year introduced: 1991(1975)
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Tree Number(s): D02.033.100.700.700, D02.092.063.700.700, D09.400.410.420.806, D10.390.470.806, D10.570.877.360.806
MeSH Unique ID: D011609
Registry Number: 2238-90-6
Entry Terms:
- Galactosylsphingosine
- Sphingosine Galactoside
- Galactoside, Sphingosine
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