Gangliosides consist of
Gangliosides are synthesized from ceramide by the addition of activated sugars (eg, UDPGlc and UDPGal) and a sialic acid, usually N-acetylneuraminic acid. Gangliosidoses is accumulation of gangliosides. Ex: Tay-Sachs disease Ref : Biochemistry by U. Satyanarayana 3rd edition Pgno : 37
Nitrogenous base
Glycerol
Phosphate
Sialic acid
Structure and function of protein