Psychosine (Galactosylsphingosine; Sphingosine Galactoside)

An intermediate in the biosynthesis of cerebrosides. It is formed by reaction of sphingosine with UDP-galactose and then itself reacts with fatty acid-coenzyme a to form the cerebroside.


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