O. K. Inci, Hande Basırlı, Melike Can, Selman Yanbul, V. Seyrantepe
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Abstract
Gangliosides, sialic acid-containing glycosphingolipids, are abundant in cell membranes and primarily involved in controlling cell signaling and cell communication. The altered ganglioside pattern has been demonstrated in several neurodegenerative diseases, characterized during early-onset or infancy, emphasizing the significance of gangliosides in the brain. Enzymes required for the biosynthesis of gangliosides are linked to several devastating neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). In this review, we summarized not only the critical roles of biosynthetic enzymes and their inhibitors in ganglioside metabolism but also the efficacy of treatment strategies of ganglioside to address their significance in those diseases.
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Journal of Lipids is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles and review articles related to all aspects of lipids, including their biochemistry, synthesis, function in health and disease, and nutrition. As an interdisciplinary journal, Journal of Lipids aims to provide a forum for scientists, physicians, nutritionists, and other relevant health professionals.