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.
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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.
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.
SPHINGOMYELIN CONSISTS OF EITHER A VERY LONG CHAIN (C24 - C34) POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS OR PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE AND CERAMIDE. p.s. batsmeyts sa be-esh-shoo!jke..tong nabiruk kong sagot...d lng xure.. p.s. manen. oo nga
Jennifer M. Yule has written: 'Phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin signalling pathways in the control of proliferation and differentiation'
Phospholipid bilayer (types of phospholipids are Sphingomyelin, Sphingoethanolamin, Sphingoserin, Phosphatidylcholine, Sphingocholine). In between the phospholipds you also find cholesterol and intermembrane protein.
In patients with Types A and B NPD, there is a build up of sphingomyelin in cells of the brain, liver, spleen, kidney and lung.
Brian G. Schuster has written: 'Production of antibodies against phosphocholine, phosphatidylcholine, sphingomyelin, and lipid A by injection of liposomes containing lipid A'
Phospholipid bilayer (types of phospholipids are Sphingomyelin, Sphingoethanolamin, Sphingoserin, Phosphatidylcholine, Sphingocholine). In between the phospholipds you also find cholesterol and intermembrane protein.
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.
Ceramides are a family of waxy lipid molecules composed of sphingosine and a fatty acid. Ceramides are found in high concentration within the cell membrane of cells, they are one of the component lipids that make up sphingomyelin.