Dictionary of Biological Psychology
Lipids are molecules that have the properties of FAT. Neuronal membranes are composed of lipids known as PHOSPHOLIPIDS (because they contain phosphates). Other lipids in neural tissue are the CEREBROSIDES, found in MYELIN. Cerebrosides are members of the lipid classes GLYCOLIPIDS (because they contain one of the SUGARS) and SPHINGOLIPIDS (because they contain sphingosine).
GANGLIOSIDES are lipids found in neuronal membranes. PROTEOLIPIDS have a protein component. Disruption of lipid synthesis, structure or activity can lead to dysfunction of neuronal membranes, which of course can lead to profound disturbance of function.
Reference
Feldman R.S., Meyer J.S. & Quenzer L.F. (1997) Principles of Neuropsychopharmacology, Sinauer Associates: Sunderland MA.
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