Locating lipids in the CNS : an historical perspective

Localization of lipids in the CNS is considered from an historical perspective. General consideration is given to the identification and separation of different parts of the CNS and to the recognition and detection of lipids. Problems associated with each of these aspects are noted. More treatment i...

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Published in:Neurochemical research 1995-11, Vol.20 (11), p.1261-1268
Main Author: ROOTS, B. I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biochemistry and metabolism
Biological and medical sciences
Canada
Central nervous system
Central Nervous System - chemistry
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gangliosides - history
History of medicine
History, 20th Century
Humans
Lipids - analysis
Vertebrates: nervous system and sense organs
Wolfe
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Summary:Localization of lipids in the CNS is considered from an historical perspective. General consideration is given to the identification and separation of different parts of the CNS and to the recognition and detection of lipids. Problems associated with each of these aspects are noted. More treatment is given to the localization of gangliosides and the contributions of Leon Wolfe are highlighted.
ISSN:0364-3190
1573-6903
DOI:10.1007/BF00992500