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GO: Biological Process

glucosylceramide biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0006679
Synonyms
  • glucosylceramide anabolism
  • glucosylceramide biosynthesis
  • glucosylceramide formation
  • glucosylceramide synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of glucosylceramides, any compound composed of a ceramide backbone covalently linked to a glucose. The glucose can be further elongated with the sequential addition of various carbohydrate units. 35536927
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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