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What is the myelin sheath particularly rich in?
Sphingomyelin
What amino alcohol is found in sphingomyelin?
The amino alcohol found in sphingomyelin is called sphingosine. It is a component of the sphingolipid family and plays a key role in the formation of cell membranes.
Does a Sphingomyelin contain glycerol?
Yes, sphingomyelin contains a fatty acid, sphingosine, and a phosphate group, but not glycerol. It is a type of sphingolipid found in cell membranes and plays a role in cell signaling and membrane structure.
What is the result of a 2 to 1 lecithin and sphingomyelin ratio?
The lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio of 2:1 or greater is characteristic of mature fetal lungs. Fetuses delivered prior to this gestational age are at increased risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
What is Sphingomyelin?
Sphingomyelin (SPH) is a type of sphingolipid found in animal cell membranes, especially in the membranous myelin sheath that surrounds some nerve cell axons. It usually consists of phosphorylcholine and ceramide. In humans SPH represents ~85% of all sphingolipids.
What is a lipid containing sphingosine a fatty acid phosphoric acid and choline?
The molecule described is sphingomyelin, which is a type of sphingolipid. It is composed of sphingosine, a fatty acid, phosphoric acid, and choline. Sphingomyelin is an important component of cell membranes and is especially abundant in the nervous system.
What is sphingomyelin made of?
Sphingomyelin is a type of sphingolipid, primarily composed of a sphingosine backbone, a fatty acid, and a phosphocholine group. The sphingosine backbone is an amino alcohol, which is linked to a long-chain fatty acid through an amide bond. The addition of a phosphocholine group at the 1-position of the sphingosine creates the unique structure of sphingomyelin, which is important in cell membrane integrity and signaling. It is commonly found in the myelin sheath of nerve cells and plays a crucial role in cellular processes.
What are the names of the two types of sphingosine-based lipids?
Sphingomyelin is a phospholipid found in cell surface membranes (plasma membranes). Glucosylcerebroside is a glycolipid found in the myelin sheath of nerve cells (neurones). Both contain sphingosine.
The voters in a distric are called?
constituents
People in districts represented in congress are called?
the constituents
What do infants constituents in cow's milk?
There are no constituents of infants in cows milk.
What has the author Jennifer M Yule written?
Jennifer M. Yule has written: 'Phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin signalling pathways in the control of proliferation and differentiation'
