glycolipid transfer activity

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Nameglycolipid transfer activity
IDGO_0017089
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

glycolipid carrier activity

Description

Removes a glycolipid from a membrane or a monolayer lipid particle, transports it through the aqueous phase while protected in a hydrophobic pocket, and brings it to an acceptor membrane or lipid particle. A glycolipid is a compound usually containing 1-4 linked monosaccharide residues joined by a glycosyl linkage to a lipid.

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