Humans lack iGb3 due to the absence of functional iGb3-synthase: implications for NKT cell development and transplantation.
The glycosphingolipid isoglobotrihexosylceramide, or isogloboside 3 (iGb3), is believed to be critical for natural killer T (NKT) cell development and self-recognition in mice and humans. Furthermore, iGb3 may represent an important obstacle in xenotransplantation, in which this lipid represents the...
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2008
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/794d25e6ecf345018b25228c5316ba1d |
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