inositolphosphorylceramides

A form of inositolphosphorylceramide — A fungal-specific membrane-embedded enzyme complex that catalyzes a key step in sphingolipid biosynthesis. Its absence in mammalian cells and essential role in fungal viability make it an attractive and selective target for antifungal development.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of inositolphosphorylceramide.
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