Title
Occurrence of an unusual amount of an odd-numbered fatty acid in glycosphingolipids from human cataracts
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1987
Abstract
Human cataractous glycosphingolipids were isolated and purified according to previously established procedures. Fatty acid analyses of the purified glycosphingolipid revealed the presence of a significant amount of an odd-chain fatty acid. This was confirmed by methane (CH4) chemical ionization mass spectrometry, which showed characteristic ions at m/z 397, 425, 437, and 365. These ions facilitated the determination of molecular weight and the assignment of C25.0 (n-penta-cosanoic acid) to this fatty acid in question. This may be the first time that such an unusual distribution of a single odd-chain fatty acid has been shown to occur in a glycosphingolipid from any tissue. © 1987 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Current Eye Research
First Page
1361
Last Page
1367
Recommended Citation
Tao, R., Lee, B., Hsieh, T., & Laine, R. (1987). Occurrence of an unusual amount of an odd-numbered fatty acid in glycosphingolipids from human cataracts. Current Eye Research, 6 (12), 1361-1367. https://doi.org/10.3109/02713688709044499