3-Ketosphinganine

3-Ketosphinganine is a intermediate in biosynthesis of sphingolipids in animals that is the product of reaction between palmitoyl-CoA and serine. This reaction splits out CoA-SH and carbon dioxide. The reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme 3-ketosphinganine synthase.

See also: Figure 19.12, Sphingolipids, Palmitoyl-CoA, Serine, CoA-SH

INTERNET LINKS:

1. Glycosphingolipids

2. Sphingolipid Metabolism

3. Sphingoglycolipid Metabolism