Uses
Sphingomyelin is a type of sphingolipid found in cell membranes especially in myelin sheaths covering nerve cell axons.
Uses
sphingomyelin can be used as an amphiphilic liposome component in the manufacture of the liposome capsule.
Definition
Diaminophosphatides occur-
ring primarily in nervous tissue and containing a
fatty acid, phosphoric acid, choline, and sphingo-
sine. They are soluble in hot absolute alcohol and
insoluble in ether, acetone, and water.
General Description
Sphingomyelin (SM) is a principal sphingolipid in mammalian cell membranes. Its biological functions have been studied.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Sphingomyelin is the second most abundant lipid and major sphingolipid component of HDL and the plasma membrane. It forms cholesterol-enriched lipid rafts. It has a key role in the availability of plasma membrane-free cholesterol.
