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GO: Biological Process

galactosylceramide catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0006683
Synonyms
  • galactosylceramide breakdown
  • galactosylceramide catabolism
  • galactosylceramide degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of galactosylceramides, any compound formed by the replacement of the glycosidic hydroxyl group of a cyclic form of galactose by a ceramide group.
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