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ceramide One of a number of a class of sphingolipids, N-acyl derivatives with long chains. Ceramide is the core molecule for the synthesis of sphingomyelin, an essential lipid for myelination and neurotransmission; it may function as a second messenger to stimulate differentiation, inhibit proliferation, and induce apoptosis. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
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Synonym: | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115060726im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | Ceramide (lipids) | | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115060726im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | Chemical structure name: | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115060726im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | N-Acyl Sphingosine | | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115060726im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) |
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