Ganglioside GM3 and its biological functions.

Biochemistry (Mosc)

Institute of Experimental Cardiology, Russian Cardiology Research Center, Russian Ministry of Health, 121552 Moscow, Russia.

Published: March 2009

Metabolism, topology, and possible mechanisms for regulation of the ganglioside GM3 content in the cell are reviewed. Under consideration are biological functions of GM3, such as involvement in cell differentiation, proliferation, oncogenesis, and apoptosis.

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