Ganglioside monosialodihexosylganglioside (GM3) modulates apoptosis, cell proliferation and differentiation. It is also essential for cellular signaling pathways, cell adhesion and mobility. GM3 prevents the action of fibroblast growth factor receptor. Low levels of ganglioside?GM3 is associated with the pathogenesis of?rheumatoid arthritis. GM3 maintains?immunological?functions by inhibiting cytokine production.