6-hydroxysphingosine

6-hydroxysphingosine is a lipid of Sphingolipids (SP) class. The involved functions are known as Acetylation and Binding (Molecular Function). 6-hydroxysphingosine often locates in Epidermis, Stratum corneum and Skin. The related lipids are N-(alpha-hydroxyoctadecanoyl)phytosphingosine, Fatty Acids and hydroxy fatty acid.

References related to locations published in J. Lipid Res.


PMIDJournalPublished DateAuthorTitle
10428979J. Lipid Res.1999Stewart ME and Downing DTA new 6-hydroxy-4-sphingenine-containing ceramide in human skin.