ganglioside

Example:Gangliosides are a type of complex lipid found in high concentrations in the brain tissue.

Definition:A lipid that is more complex in structure compared to simple lipids such as triglycerides, often containing multiple functional groups.

Example:Sialogangliosides are important in neural development and are the predominant type of ganglioside in the nervous system.

Definition:A ganglioside that contains sialic acid, the key characteristic of gangliosides.

Example:Neuroglycolipids are essential components of neuronal membranes, including gangliosides, which are involved in cell signaling.

Definition:A glycolipid that is present in high levels in nervous tissue, such as gangliosides.