Sulfatides

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011546",
  "term": "Sulfatides",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of sulfated glycosphingolipids, which are lipids containing a carbohydrate group and a sulfate ester linkage. These compounds are found predominantly in the nervous system, particularly in the myelin sheath, where they contribute to its structural integrity and function. Their biosynthesis involves the transfer of a sulfate group from 3'-phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphosulfate.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "esters"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1367 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sulfatides/"
}