Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

galactosylceramide biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0006682
Synonyms
  • gala-series glycosphingolipid biosynthesis
  • galactosylceramide anabolism
  • galactosylceramide biosynthesis
  • galactosylceramide formation
  • galactosylceramide synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of galactosylceramides, any composed of a ceramide backbone covalently linked to a galactose. The galactose can be sulfated or further elongated with one more monosaccharide often a sialic acid. 34071409
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-7840
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
Phenotype
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