Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
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The structure of sphingomyelin and identification of hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.

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Sphingomyelins are found only inanimal cells. The major concentration of sphingomyelin is found in nerve tissues, but a small portion of it is also found in most tissues present in the body. It is also composed of the plasma membrane and plays a significant role in signaling pathways.

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