g(m1) ganglioside |
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Galactosyl-n-acetylgalactosaminyl-(n-acetylneuraminyl)- galactosyl-glucosylceramide. Ganglioside present in abnormally large amounts in neurons and in elevated levels in liver and kidney due to a deficiency of beta-galactosidase in the genetically determined disease gm1-gangliosidosis.
Chemical name: Ganglioside GM1
(12 Dec 1998)
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