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Metabolism of Phosphoglycerides

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Metabolic Reactions in the Nervous System

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Other contributors to this handbook already have clearly outlined the important role of the phosphoglycerides as components of membranes of the cells of the nervous system. This chapter is concerned with the manner in which the phosphoglycerides of the nervous system are formed and broken down. Only a brief discussion will be offered on the turnover and laying down of these lipids in the develo** brain, adult brain, and cells such as the Schwann cell or glial cell which are concerned with myelin formation and maintenance.

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Rossiter, R.J., Strickland, K.P. (1970). Metabolism of Phosphoglycerides. In: Lajtha, A. (eds) Metabolic Reactions in the Nervous System. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7160-5_16

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