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Lipids > Glycolipids > Galactolipids

Preferred term

Galactolipids  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Galactolipid

Scope note

  • A group of GLYCOLIPIDS in which the sugar group is GALACTOSE. They are distinguished from GLYCOSPHINGOLIPIDS in lacking nitrogen. They constitute the majority of MEMBRANE LIPIDS in PLANTS.

History note

  • 2003; use GALACTOLIPIDS (NM) 1976-2002

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D038983

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