PMID-sentid Pub_year Sent_text compound_name comp_offset prot_official_name organism prot_offset 21833718-2 2011 Pro-apoptotic ceramide mediates imatinib-induced apoptosis, and metabolism of ceramide by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) activity, converting ceramide to glucosyl ceramide, might contribute to imatinib resistance. Glucosylceramides 155-172 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 90-115 21986308-6 2012 Synthesis of both total lipids and individual lipid classes, including phospholipids, sphingolipids and neutral lipids, were found to be increased at 24 h in CHK treated with 1 mug/ml WG; in similarly treated fibroblasts, only the syntheses of sphingolipids (such as ceramides and glucosylceramides), but not other lipid species, were significantly increased. Glucosylceramides 281-298 megakaryocyte-associated tyrosine kinase Homo sapiens 158-161 21910967-7 2011 We found that the bile salts cholate, deoxycholate, taurocholate and taurodeoxycholate, cause glucosylceramide to become transferrable by GLTP. Glucosylceramides 94-110 glycolipid transfer protein Homo sapiens 138-142 21982627-3 2011 beta-glucocerebrosidase, the enzyme deficient in Gaucher disease, also has an essential role in maintaining epidermal permeability function, by regulating the ratio of ceramides to glucosylceramides in the stratum corneum of the skin. Glucosylceramides 181-198 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 0-23 23110086-0 2012 Age-dependent changes in the sphingolipid composition of mouse CD4+ T cell membranes and immune synapses implicate glucosylceramides in age-related T cell dysfunction. Glucosylceramides 115-132 CD4 antigen Mus musculus 63-66 23110086-8 2012 These results suggest that reductions in glucosylceramide abundance contribute to age-related impairments in CD4(+) T cell function. Glucosylceramides 41-57 CD4 antigen Mus musculus 109-112 21833718-2 2011 Pro-apoptotic ceramide mediates imatinib-induced apoptosis, and metabolism of ceramide by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) activity, converting ceramide to glucosyl ceramide, might contribute to imatinib resistance. Glucosylceramides 155-172 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 117-120 21538359-1 2011 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Besides MDR1/P-glycoprotein (MDR1/P-gp), glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), an enzyme, which transfers UDP-glucose to ceramide to form glucosylceramide was also related with multidrug resistance (MDR) in breast cancer. Glucosylceramides 68-84 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 95-98 21325339-1 2011 Ceramide glucosyltransferase (Ugcg) [uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glucose:N-acylsphingosine D-glucosyltransferase or UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (GlcT): EC 2.4.1.80] catalyzes formation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide and UDP-glucose. Glucosylceramides 199-215 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 30-34 21558327-4 2011 Following TPA treatment, we observed a 3.5-fold increase in GlcCer levels that was caused by enhanced activity of ceramide glucosyltransferase (GlcT-1), which catalyses ceramide glycosylation. Glucosylceramides 60-66 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 114-142 21558327-4 2011 Following TPA treatment, we observed a 3.5-fold increase in GlcCer levels that was caused by enhanced activity of ceramide glucosyltransferase (GlcT-1), which catalyses ceramide glycosylation. Glucosylceramides 60-66 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 144-150 21550991-1 2011 Glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the core structure of major glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 62-78 Glucosylceramide synthase Drosophila melanogaster 0-25 21550991-1 2011 Glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the core structure of major glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 62-78 Glucosylceramide synthase Drosophila melanogaster 27-33 21550991-1 2011 Glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the core structure of major glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 80-86 Glucosylceramide synthase Drosophila melanogaster 0-25 21550991-1 2011 Glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the core structure of major glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 80-86 Glucosylceramide synthase Drosophila melanogaster 27-33 21550991-9 2011 Furthermore, we found that GlcCer is the sole GSL of the fat body, indicating that regulation of GlcCer synthesis by GlcT-1 in the fat body is responsible for regulating energy homeostasis. Glucosylceramides 27-33 Glucosylceramide synthase Drosophila melanogaster 117-123 21235447-2 2011 The absence of beta-glucocerebrosidase whose purpose is to cleave the glucose from ceramide results in accumulation of glucocerebroside; storage of this glycolipid results in Gaucher disease. Glucosylceramides 119-135 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 15-38 21457079-1 2011 INTRODUCTION: Mutations in the gene encoding for acid beta-glucosidase (beta-glucocerebrosidase, GlcCerase) are seen in Gaucher disease (GD), which give rise to significant protein misfolding effects and result in progressive accumulation of glucosyl ceramide. Glucosylceramides 242-259 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 49-70 21325339-1 2011 Ceramide glucosyltransferase (Ugcg) [uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glucose:N-acylsphingosine D-glucosyltransferase or UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (GlcT): EC 2.4.1.80] catalyzes formation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide and UDP-glucose. Glucosylceramides 217-223 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 30-34 21325339-11 2011 From these results, we concluded that the Ugcg gene is indispensable in the germline and that an ample supply of GlcCer is needed for oocytes and fertilized eggs to maintain normal membranes and to proceed through the normal cell cycle. Glucosylceramides 113-119 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 42-46 21222241-0 2011 Oral glucosylceramide reduces 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene induced inflammatory response in mice by reducing TNF-alpha levels and leukocyte infiltration. Glucosylceramides 5-21 tumor necrosis factor Mus musculus 105-114 20728381-2 2011 Deficiency of glucocerebrosidase (GBA), a beta-glucosidase degrading glucosylceramide, underlies Gaucher disease. Glucosylceramides 69-85 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 34-37 24900342-4 2011 Here we show that C6-OH appears of less important, which may set guidelines for the development of GCS inhibitors that have less affinity (in comparison with Zavesca) for other glycoprocessing enzymes, in particular those hydrolases that act on glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 245-261 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 99-102 21257328-8 2011 In a chemically induced GCase deficiency, alpha-synuclein aggregates and glucosylceramide accumulation also occurred. Glucosylceramides 73-89 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 24-29 21257328-9 2011 These studies demonstrate a relationship between glucosylceramide accumulation and alpha-synuclein aggregates, and implicate glucosylceramide accumulation as risk factor for the alpha-synucleinopathies. Glucosylceramides 49-65 synuclein, alpha Mus musculus 83-98 21700325-3 2011 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the GCase substrate, directly influenced amyloid formation of purified alpha-syn by stabilizing soluble oligomeric intermediates. Glucosylceramides 0-16 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 98-107 21700325-3 2011 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the GCase substrate, directly influenced amyloid formation of purified alpha-syn by stabilizing soluble oligomeric intermediates. Glucosylceramides 18-24 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 98-107 21270676-9 2011 The C-9 also decreased Gb3 and glucosylceramide expression levels in rat kidneys. Glucosylceramides 31-47 complement C9 Rattus norvegicus 4-7 21303904-5 2011 By preferring dihydroxy sphingoid bases and C(16)/C(18) acyl-coenzyme A as substrates, Bar1p produces a structurally well defined group of ceramide species, which is the exclusive precursor for glucosylceramide biosynthesis. Glucosylceramides 194-210 aspartyl protease BAR1 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 87-92 21303904-6 2011 Correlating with the absence of glucosylceramide in this yeast, a gene encoding Bar1p is missing in S. cerevisiae. Glucosylceramides 32-48 aspartyl protease BAR1 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 80-85 21366909-7 2011 RESULTS: Fa2h-/-/Cgt-/- double-deficient mice lack sulfatide, GalCer, and in addition HFA-GlcCer and sphingomyelin. Glucosylceramides 90-96 fatty acid 2-hydroxylase Mus musculus 9-13 21366909-7 2011 RESULTS: Fa2h-/-/Cgt-/- double-deficient mice lack sulfatide, GalCer, and in addition HFA-GlcCer and sphingomyelin. Glucosylceramides 90-96 UDP galactosyltransferase 8A Mus musculus 17-20 20728381-4 2011 Recombinant GBA3 was found to hydrolyze artificial substrates such as 4-methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-glucoside and C6-NBD-glucosylceramide, but hydrolysis of naturally occurring lipids like glucosylceramide and glucosylsphingosine was hardly detected. Glucosylceramides 119-135 glucosylceramidase beta 3 (gene/pseudogene) Homo sapiens 12-16 20728381-3 2011 We examined GBA3, which recently was proposed to degrade glucosylceramide and influence the clinical manifestation of Gaucher disease. Glucosylceramides 57-73 glucosylceramidase beta 3 (gene/pseudogene) Homo sapiens 12-16 20574042-8 2010 The amounts of LacCer and GM3 ganglioside were drastically reduced, while GlcCer accumulated in the beta4GalT-5-deficient XEN cells. Glucosylceramides 74-80 UDP-Gal:betaGlcNAc beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5 Mus musculus 100-111 21576963-1 2011 BACKGROUND/AIMS: The non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase, beta-glucosidase (Gba2), hydrolyzes glucosylceramide to glucose and ceramide (Cer). Glucosylceramides 91-107 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 21-53 21576963-1 2011 BACKGROUND/AIMS: The non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase, beta-glucosidase (Gba2), hydrolyzes glucosylceramide to glucose and ceramide (Cer). Glucosylceramides 91-107 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 73-77 22112991-1 2011 Gaucher"s disease is a lysosomal storage disease caused by the lack of beta-glucocerebrosidase enzyme, leading to the accumulation of glucocerebroside. Glucosylceramides 134-150 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 71-94 21500096-4 2011 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) and sphingosine kinase-1 (SK-1) enzymes can convert ceramides to antiapoptotic molecules, glucosylceramide, and sphingosine-1-phosphate, respectively. Glucosylceramides 122-138 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 21500096-4 2011 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) and sphingosine kinase-1 (SK-1) enzymes can convert ceramides to antiapoptotic molecules, glucosylceramide, and sphingosine-1-phosphate, respectively. Glucosylceramides 122-138 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 21500096-4 2011 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) and sphingosine kinase-1 (SK-1) enzymes can convert ceramides to antiapoptotic molecules, glucosylceramide, and sphingosine-1-phosphate, respectively. Glucosylceramides 122-138 sphingosine kinase 1 Homo sapiens 36-62 21738789-2 2011 A potential approach is substrate reduction therapy using inhibitors of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) to decrease the synthesis of glucosylceramide and related glycosphingolipids that accumulate in the lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 72-88 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 99-102 21738789-6 2011 The increase in brain glucosylceramide levels might be due to concurrent inhibition of the non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase, Gba2. Glucosylceramides 22-38 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 91-123 21738789-6 2011 The increase in brain glucosylceramide levels might be due to concurrent inhibition of the non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase, Gba2. Glucosylceramides 22-38 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 125-129 24900289-3 2011 In particular, iminosugar type GCS inhibitors often also inhibit to some extent human acid glucosylceramidase (GBA1) and the nonlysosomal glucosylceramidase (GBA2), the two enzymes known to process glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 198-214 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 31-34 24900289-3 2011 In particular, iminosugar type GCS inhibitors often also inhibit to some extent human acid glucosylceramidase (GBA1) and the nonlysosomal glucosylceramidase (GBA2), the two enzymes known to process glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 198-214 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 91-109 24900289-3 2011 In particular, iminosugar type GCS inhibitors often also inhibit to some extent human acid glucosylceramidase (GBA1) and the nonlysosomal glucosylceramidase (GBA2), the two enzymes known to process glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 198-214 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 111-115 24900289-3 2011 In particular, iminosugar type GCS inhibitors often also inhibit to some extent human acid glucosylceramidase (GBA1) and the nonlysosomal glucosylceramidase (GBA2), the two enzymes known to process glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 198-214 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 138-156 24900289-3 2011 In particular, iminosugar type GCS inhibitors often also inhibit to some extent human acid glucosylceramidase (GBA1) and the nonlysosomal glucosylceramidase (GBA2), the two enzymes known to process glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 198-214 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 158-162 24900289-5 2011 The physiological importance of GBA2 in glucosylceramide processing in relation to disease states is less clear, and here, selective inhibitors can be of use as chemical knockout entities. Glucosylceramides 40-56 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 32-36 20935456-4 2010 We hypothesized that increases in GCS activity and thus glucosylceramide, the product of GCS activity, represents an important resistance mechanism in glioblastoma. Glucosylceramides 56-72 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 89-92 20872320-2 2010 Gaucher disease is an inherited defect of lysosomal functions caused by mutations in the GBA1 gene leading to accumulation of glucocerebroside, primarily in macrophages. Glucosylceramides 126-142 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 89-93 21057870-7 2010 However, when cell homogenates were incubated with glucosylceramide in the presence of UDP-[(3)H]Gal, Lac-Cer synthase activity in B4galt5 ( +/- ) - and B4galt5 ( -/- ) -derived MEF cells decreased to 41% and 11% of that of B4galt5 ( +/+ )-derived MEF cells. Glucosylceramides 51-67 UDP-Gal:betaGlcNAc beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5 Mus musculus 131-160 21057870-7 2010 However, when cell homogenates were incubated with glucosylceramide in the presence of UDP-[(3)H]Gal, Lac-Cer synthase activity in B4galt5 ( +/- ) - and B4galt5 ( -/- ) -derived MEF cells decreased to 41% and 11% of that of B4galt5 ( +/+ )-derived MEF cells. Glucosylceramides 51-67 UDP-Gal:betaGlcNAc beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5 Mus musculus 131-138 20714811-5 2010 Progressive storage of glucosylceramide in mononuclear cells and macrophages results in elevated levels of chitotriosidase and CCL18/PARC which may be used as biomarker to assess disease severity and efficacy of treatment. Glucosylceramides 23-39 C-C motif chemokine ligand 18 Homo sapiens 127-132 20714811-5 2010 Progressive storage of glucosylceramide in mononuclear cells and macrophages results in elevated levels of chitotriosidase and CCL18/PARC which may be used as biomarker to assess disease severity and efficacy of treatment. Glucosylceramides 23-39 C-C motif chemokine ligand 18 Homo sapiens 133-137 21221911-1 2010 Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder of sphingolipid metabolism resulting from dysfunction of the lysosomal membrane-associated glycoprotein glucocerebrosidase (GBA) and resulting in intracellular accumulation of glucosylceramide and other glycolipids. Glucosylceramides 214-230 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 162-165 20962279-1 2010 In nonneuronopathic type 1 Gaucher disease (GD1), mutations in the glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA1) gene result in glucocerebrosidase deficiency and the accumulation of its substrate, glucocerebroside (GL-1), in the lysosomes of mononuclear phagocytes. Glucosylceramides 182-198 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 67-85 20962279-1 2010 In nonneuronopathic type 1 Gaucher disease (GD1), mutations in the glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA1) gene result in glucocerebrosidase deficiency and the accumulation of its substrate, glucocerebroside (GL-1), in the lysosomes of mononuclear phagocytes. Glucosylceramides 182-198 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 92-96 22563139-2 2010 This glucosylceramide analogue acts as an inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase, a Golgi complex enzyme that catalyzes the formation of glucosylceramide from ceramide and UDP-glucose and is the first step in the formation of glucocerebroside-based glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 5-21 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 55-80 20540746-5 2010 GCS converts ceramide to glucosylceramide, reducing the impact of ceramide-induced apoptosis and increasing glycosphingolipid (GSL) synthesis. Glucosylceramides 25-41 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-3 20157020-5 2010 Although GST gene expression was higher under heat stress, SM4s synthesis decreased, which may have been due to increased GST sensitivity to a temperature higher than 37 degrees C. When we introduced the HSP70 gene into the expression vector and transfected the plasmid (pCDM-dHSP70) into kidney cells, GlcCer synthesis increased significantly. Glucosylceramides 303-309 heat shock 70 kDa protein 1 Canis lupus familiaris 204-209 20157020-6 2010 From these results, we speculated that HSP70 may play a role in GluT gene expression to increase GlcCer and decrease intracellular ceramide level. Glucosylceramides 97-103 heat shock 70 kDa protein 1 Canis lupus familiaris 39-44 20432257-4 2010 In those studies, ubiquitously acting inhibitors for GSL biosynthesis have been used to inhibit the enzyme Ugcg (UDP-glucose:ceramide glucosyltransferase), catalyzing the first step of the glucosylceramide-based GSL-synthesis pathway. Glucosylceramides 189-205 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 107-111 20425796-1 2010 In Gaucher disease (GD), inherited deficiency of lysosomal glucocerebrosidase due to mutations in GBA1 gene results in accumulation of glucosylceramide in tissue macrophages, systemic macrophage activation, and a complex multisystemic phenotype. Glucosylceramides 135-151 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 98-102 20167235-9 2010 Gaucher spleen cells accumulating glucosylceramide expressed very high levels of CD97 and EMR2. Glucosylceramides 34-50 adhesion G protein-coupled receptor E5 Homo sapiens 81-85 20167235-9 2010 Gaucher spleen cells accumulating glucosylceramide expressed very high levels of CD97 and EMR2. Glucosylceramides 34-50 adhesion G protein-coupled receptor E2 Homo sapiens 90-94 20432257-4 2010 In those studies, ubiquitously acting inhibitors for GSL biosynthesis have been used to inhibit the enzyme Ugcg (UDP-glucose:ceramide glucosyltransferase), catalyzing the first step of the glucosylceramide-based GSL-synthesis pathway. Glucosylceramides 189-205 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 113-153 19932170-8 2010 However, hypoxia also increased the cellular level of glucosylceramide, which was inhibited by a glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) inhibitor and specific siRNA, but not a ceramidase inhibitor. Glucosylceramides 54-70 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 97-122 19932170-8 2010 However, hypoxia also increased the cellular level of glucosylceramide, which was inhibited by a glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) inhibitor and specific siRNA, but not a ceramidase inhibitor. Glucosylceramides 54-70 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 124-127 19932170-9 2010 The increase in glucosylceramide was accompanied by increases in both PARP cleavage and DNA fragmentation. Glucosylceramides 16-32 poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 Homo sapiens 70-74 20148966-6 2010 IFG incubation also increased the lysosomal trafficking and in situ activity of L444P GCase in intact cells, as measured by reduction in endogenous glucosylceramide levels. Glucosylceramides 148-164 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 86-91 20216312-3 2010 RECENT FINDINGS: Who: ceramides and glucosylceramides are likely to be independent antagonists of insulin action. Glucosylceramides 36-53 insulin Homo sapiens 98-105 20216312-6 2010 What: ceramides and glucosylceramides inhibit different insulin signaling events, but it is unclear whether these actions account for the broad spectrum of therapeutic benefits resulting from sphingolipid depletion. Glucosylceramides 20-37 insulin Homo sapiens 56-63 19826105-1 2010 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS or GlcT-1), converting ceramide to glucosylceramide, is a key enzyme for the synthesis of glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 66-82 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 19826105-1 2010 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS or GlcT-1), converting ceramide to glucosylceramide, is a key enzyme for the synthesis of glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 66-82 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 34-40 20015957-2 2010 The few patients with saposin C deficiency develop a Gaucher disease-like central nervous system (CNS) phenotype attributed to diminished glucosylceramide (GC) cleavage activity by acid beta-glucosidase (GCase). Glucosylceramides 138-154 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 204-209 20177787-1 2010 In Gaucher disease, defective lysosomal glucocerebrosidase due to mutations in the GBA1 gene results in lysosomal accumulation of glucocerebroside in mononuclear phagocytes and a multisystemic phenotype. Glucosylceramides 130-146 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 83-87 20019081-3 2010 To investigate the importance of the methyl branch of the long-chain base in glucosylceramides in pathogenic fungi, we identified and characterized a sphingolipid C9-methyltransferase gene (MTS1, C9-MethylTransferase for Sphingolipid 1) in the pathogenic yeast Candida albicans. Glucosylceramides 77-94 mRNA-binding protein NPL3 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 190-194 20019081-4 2010 The mts1 disruptant lacked (E,E)-9-methylsphinga-4,8-dienine in its glucosylceramides and contained (E)-sphing-4-enine and (E,E)-sphinga-4,8-dienine. Glucosylceramides 68-85 mRNA-binding protein NPL3 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 4-8 20015957-2 2010 The few patients with saposin C deficiency develop a Gaucher disease-like central nervous system (CNS) phenotype attributed to diminished glucosylceramide (GC) cleavage activity by acid beta-glucosidase (GCase). Glucosylceramides 156-158 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 186-202 19576930-2 2009 The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between alpha-synuclein (alpha-syn), a key protein in Parkinson"s disease pathogenesis, and abnormalities in glucocerebroside (GC) catabolism that lead to the development of Gaucher disease. Glucosylceramides 180-196 synuclein, alpha Mus musculus 79-94 20169998-0 2010 [Novel metabolic pathway of glucosylceramide that involves Klotho-related protein KLrP]. Glucosylceramides 28-44 glucosylceramidase beta 3 (gene/pseudogene) Homo sapiens 82-86 20156351-8 2010 On the other hand, mAb MEST-2 specifically directed to fungal glucosylceramide (GlcCer) was able to promote only a weak inhibition on fungal differentiation and colony formation. Glucosylceramides 62-78 mesoderm specific transcript Homo sapiens 23-27 20156351-8 2010 On the other hand, mAb MEST-2 specifically directed to fungal glucosylceramide (GlcCer) was able to promote only a weak inhibition on fungal differentiation and colony formation. Glucosylceramides 80-86 mesoderm specific transcript Homo sapiens 23-27 19824038-1 2009 Five glucosylceramides (GlcCers) were isolated by reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatography from the MeOH extracts of a marine sponge, Haliclona (Reniera) sp., collected from the coast of Ulleung Island, Korea, and analyzed by fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry (FAB-MS) in positive-ion mode. Glucosylceramides 5-22 FA complementation group B Homo sapiens 280-283 19824038-1 2009 Five glucosylceramides (GlcCers) were isolated by reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatography from the MeOH extracts of a marine sponge, Haliclona (Reniera) sp., collected from the coast of Ulleung Island, Korea, and analyzed by fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry (FAB-MS) in positive-ion mode. Glucosylceramides 24-31 FA complementation group B Homo sapiens 280-283 19940249-1 2009 The Golgi-associated four-phosphate adaptor protein 2 (FAPP2) has been shown to possess transfer activity for glucosylceramide both in vitro and in cells. Glucosylceramides 110-126 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Canis lupus familiaris 21-53 19940249-1 2009 The Golgi-associated four-phosphate adaptor protein 2 (FAPP2) has been shown to possess transfer activity for glucosylceramide both in vitro and in cells. Glucosylceramides 110-126 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Canis lupus familiaris 55-60 19576930-2 2009 The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between alpha-synuclein (alpha-syn), a key protein in Parkinson"s disease pathogenesis, and abnormalities in glucocerebroside (GC) catabolism that lead to the development of Gaucher disease. Glucosylceramides 198-200 synuclein, alpha Mus musculus 79-94 19429679-1 2009 ABCA12 (ATP binding cassette transporter, family 12) is a cellular membrane transporter that facilitates the delivery of glucosylceramides to epidermal lamellar bodies in keratinocytes, a process that is critical for permeability barrier formation. Glucosylceramides 121-138 ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 12 Homo sapiens 0-6 19052561-5 2009 Silencing of either VDR, SRC2, or SRC3 resulted in decreases in specific glucosylceramide (GlcCer) species but not other lipids such as cholesterol and free fatty acids. Glucosylceramides 73-89 vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) receptor Mus musculus 20-23 19052561-5 2009 Silencing of either VDR, SRC2, or SRC3 resulted in decreases in specific glucosylceramide (GlcCer) species but not other lipids such as cholesterol and free fatty acids. Glucosylceramides 73-89 nuclear receptor coactivator 2 Mus musculus 25-29 19052561-5 2009 Silencing of either VDR, SRC2, or SRC3 resulted in decreases in specific glucosylceramide (GlcCer) species but not other lipids such as cholesterol and free fatty acids. Glucosylceramides 73-89 nuclear receptor coactivator 3 Mus musculus 34-38 19052561-5 2009 Silencing of either VDR, SRC2, or SRC3 resulted in decreases in specific glucosylceramide (GlcCer) species but not other lipids such as cholesterol and free fatty acids. Glucosylceramides 91-97 vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) receptor Mus musculus 20-23 19052561-5 2009 Silencing of either VDR, SRC2, or SRC3 resulted in decreases in specific glucosylceramide (GlcCer) species but not other lipids such as cholesterol and free fatty acids. Glucosylceramides 91-97 nuclear receptor coactivator 2 Mus musculus 25-29 19052561-5 2009 Silencing of either VDR, SRC2, or SRC3 resulted in decreases in specific glucosylceramide (GlcCer) species but not other lipids such as cholesterol and free fatty acids. Glucosylceramides 91-97 nuclear receptor coactivator 3 Mus musculus 34-38 18459163-5 2008 On the other hand, FAPP2 transfers glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to appropriate sites for the synthesis of complex glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 35-51 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 19-24 18783340-1 2008 In mammalian cells, glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the simplest glycosphingolipid, is hydrolyzed by the lysosomal enzyme acid beta-glucosidase (GlcCerase). Glucosylceramides 20-36 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 117-138 18783340-1 2008 In mammalian cells, glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the simplest glycosphingolipid, is hydrolyzed by the lysosomal enzyme acid beta-glucosidase (GlcCerase). Glucosylceramides 38-44 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 117-138 19279008-1 2009 Activation of protein kinase C (PKC) by the phorbol ester (phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate) induces ceramide formation through the salvage pathway involving, in part, acid beta-glucosidase 1 (GBA1), which cleaves glucosylceramide to ceramide. Glucosylceramides 213-229 proline rich transmembrane protein 2 Homo sapiens 14-30 19279008-1 2009 Activation of protein kinase C (PKC) by the phorbol ester (phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate) induces ceramide formation through the salvage pathway involving, in part, acid beta-glucosidase 1 (GBA1), which cleaves glucosylceramide to ceramide. Glucosylceramides 213-229 proline rich transmembrane protein 2 Homo sapiens 32-35 19279008-1 2009 Activation of protein kinase C (PKC) by the phorbol ester (phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate) induces ceramide formation through the salvage pathway involving, in part, acid beta-glucosidase 1 (GBA1), which cleaves glucosylceramide to ceramide. Glucosylceramides 213-229 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 192-196 19279011-6 2009 In the present study, we examined whether acid beta-glucosidase 1 (GBA1), which hydrolyzes glucosylceramide to form lysosomal ceramide, was involved in PKC-regulated formation of ceramide from recycled sphingosine. Glucosylceramides 91-107 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 67-71 19279011-6 2009 In the present study, we examined whether acid beta-glucosidase 1 (GBA1), which hydrolyzes glucosylceramide to form lysosomal ceramide, was involved in PKC-regulated formation of ceramide from recycled sphingosine. Glucosylceramides 91-107 protein kinase C delta Homo sapiens 152-155 19279011-7 2009 Glucosylceramide levels declined after treatment of MCF-7 cells with a potent PKC activator, phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA). Glucosylceramides 0-16 protein kinase C delta Homo sapiens 78-81 19279011-9 2009 Silencing GBA1 blocked PMA-induced degradation of glucosylceramide and generation of sphingosine, the source for ceramide biosynthesis. Glucosylceramides 50-66 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 10-14 19279011-14 2009 Thus, PKCdelta activation is suggested to stimulate the degradation of both sphingomyelin and glucosylceramide leading to the salvage pathway of ceramide formation. Glucosylceramides 94-110 protein kinase C delta Homo sapiens 6-14 19337026-5 2009 The dissociation of the Beclin 1:Bcl-2 complex has also been observed in response to tamoxifen and PDMP (an inhibitor of the enzyme that converts ceramide to glucosylceramide), drugs that increase the intracellular level of long-chain ceramides. Glucosylceramides 158-174 beclin 1 Homo sapiens 24-32 19337026-5 2009 The dissociation of the Beclin 1:Bcl-2 complex has also been observed in response to tamoxifen and PDMP (an inhibitor of the enzyme that converts ceramide to glucosylceramide), drugs that increase the intracellular level of long-chain ceramides. Glucosylceramides 158-174 BCL2 apoptosis regulator Homo sapiens 33-38 19285492-2 2009 Inhibition of glucosylceramide (GC) synthesis has been shown in cell lines to correlate with the expression and function of P-gp and sensitise cancer cells to cytotoxic agents. Glucosylceramides 14-30 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 124-128 19285492-2 2009 Inhibition of glucosylceramide (GC) synthesis has been shown in cell lines to correlate with the expression and function of P-gp and sensitise cancer cells to cytotoxic agents. Glucosylceramides 32-34 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 124-128 19122329-3 2009 The major new features of these glucocerebrosides are C15 and C19 acyl chains, long (C24-C28) acyl chains, or the S-configuration of the acyl chains. Glucosylceramides 32-49 placenta associated 8 Homo sapiens 54-57 18662675-1 2008 Human cytosolic beta-glucosidase, also known as klotho-related protein (KLrP, GBA3), is an enzyme that hydrolyzes various beta-D-glucosides, including glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 151-167 glucosylceramidase beta 3 (gene/pseudogene) Homo sapiens 6-32 18662675-1 2008 Human cytosolic beta-glucosidase, also known as klotho-related protein (KLrP, GBA3), is an enzyme that hydrolyzes various beta-D-glucosides, including glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 151-167 glucosylceramidase beta 3 (gene/pseudogene) Homo sapiens 48-70 18662675-1 2008 Human cytosolic beta-glucosidase, also known as klotho-related protein (KLrP, GBA3), is an enzyme that hydrolyzes various beta-D-glucosides, including glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 151-167 glucosylceramidase beta 3 (gene/pseudogene) Homo sapiens 72-76 18662675-1 2008 Human cytosolic beta-glucosidase, also known as klotho-related protein (KLrP, GBA3), is an enzyme that hydrolyzes various beta-D-glucosides, including glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 151-167 glucosylceramidase beta 3 (gene/pseudogene) Homo sapiens 78-82 18631186-6 2008 When the amino acid sequences of ceramide synthase derived from eight yeast species were compared, LAC1 proteins from five species producing glucosylceramide were clearly discriminated from those of the other three species and all LAG1 proteins. Glucosylceramides 141-157 sphingosine N-acyltransferase LAC1 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 99-103 18631186-7 2008 The LAC1 protein of K. lactis is the enzyme that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 90-106 sphingosine N-acyltransferase LAC1 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 4-8 18537822-8 2008 The AtGLTP1 variant Arg59Lys/Asn95Leu showed low BODIPY-glucosylceramide transfer activity, indicating that Arg59 and/or Asn95 are important for the specific binding of glucosylceramide to AtGLTP1. Glucosylceramides 56-72 glycolipid transfer protein 1 Arabidopsis thaliana 4-11 18435913-10 2008 The addition of exogenous GD1a to FBJ-LL cells suppressed TNFalpha expression, and treatment of FBJ-S1 cells with D-PDMP (glucosylceramide synthesis inhibitor) led to an increase in TNFalpha, indicating that TNFalpha is negatively regulated by GD1a in FBJ cells. Glucosylceramides 122-138 tumor necrosis factor Mus musculus 182-190 18435913-10 2008 The addition of exogenous GD1a to FBJ-LL cells suppressed TNFalpha expression, and treatment of FBJ-S1 cells with D-PDMP (glucosylceramide synthesis inhibitor) led to an increase in TNFalpha, indicating that TNFalpha is negatively regulated by GD1a in FBJ cells. Glucosylceramides 122-138 tumor necrosis factor Mus musculus 182-190 18245173-5 2008 GCS catalyzes ceramide glycosylation, converting ceramide to glucosylceramide; this process hastens ceramide clearance and limits ceramide-induced apoptosis. Glucosylceramides 61-77 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-3 18459163-5 2008 On the other hand, FAPP2 transfers glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to appropriate sites for the synthesis of complex glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 53-59 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 19-24 17709137-2 2008 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes glycosylation of ceramide and produces glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 81-97 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 18373728-6 2008 In conclusion, the lumenal domain contains sorting information that guides Tyrp1 and probably tyrosinase to melanosomes by an intracellular route that excludes lysosomal proteins and requires glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 192-208 tyrosinase related protein 1 Homo sapiens 75-80 17709137-2 2008 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes glycosylation of ceramide and produces glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 81-97 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 18003606-3 2008 MDR1 is also a translocase that flips glucosylceramide inside the Golgi to enhance neutral glycosphingolipid (GSL) synthesis. Glucosylceramides 38-54 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 0-4 18035065-0 2007 Ceramide and glucosylceramide upregulate expression of the multidrug resistance gene MDR1 in cancer cells. Glucosylceramides 13-29 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 85-89 18288958-4 2008 P-gp regulated the translocation of sphingomyelin (SM) and GlcCer, and short chain C(6)-NBD-GlcCer was found in the apical medium of P-gp cells exclusively and not in the basolateral membrane. Glucosylceramides 59-65 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 0-4 17803231-1 2008 Gaucher disease, the most prevalent lysosomal storage disorder, is principally caused by malfunction of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GBA), a 497-amino acid membrane glycoprotein that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide to ceramide and glucose in the presence of an essential 84-residue activator peptide named saposin C (SapC). Glucosylceramides 223-239 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 145-148 18035065-1 2007 In the present study we used human breast cancer cell lines to assess the influence of ceramide and glucosylceramide (GC) on expression of MDR1, the multidrug resistance gene that codes for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), because GC has been shown to be a substrate for P-gp. Glucosylceramides 100-116 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 139-143 18035065-1 2007 In the present study we used human breast cancer cell lines to assess the influence of ceramide and glucosylceramide (GC) on expression of MDR1, the multidrug resistance gene that codes for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), because GC has been shown to be a substrate for P-gp. Glucosylceramides 100-116 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 190-204 18035065-1 2007 In the present study we used human breast cancer cell lines to assess the influence of ceramide and glucosylceramide (GC) on expression of MDR1, the multidrug resistance gene that codes for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), because GC has been shown to be a substrate for P-gp. Glucosylceramides 100-116 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 206-210 18035065-1 2007 In the present study we used human breast cancer cell lines to assess the influence of ceramide and glucosylceramide (GC) on expression of MDR1, the multidrug resistance gene that codes for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), because GC has been shown to be a substrate for P-gp. Glucosylceramides 100-116 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 261-265 18035065-1 2007 In the present study we used human breast cancer cell lines to assess the influence of ceramide and glucosylceramide (GC) on expression of MDR1, the multidrug resistance gene that codes for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), because GC has been shown to be a substrate for P-gp. Glucosylceramides 118-120 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 139-143 18035065-1 2007 In the present study we used human breast cancer cell lines to assess the influence of ceramide and glucosylceramide (GC) on expression of MDR1, the multidrug resistance gene that codes for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), because GC has been shown to be a substrate for P-gp. Glucosylceramides 118-120 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 190-204 18035065-1 2007 In the present study we used human breast cancer cell lines to assess the influence of ceramide and glucosylceramide (GC) on expression of MDR1, the multidrug resistance gene that codes for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), because GC has been shown to be a substrate for P-gp. Glucosylceramides 118-120 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 206-210 18035065-1 2007 In the present study we used human breast cancer cell lines to assess the influence of ceramide and glucosylceramide (GC) on expression of MDR1, the multidrug resistance gene that codes for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), because GC has been shown to be a substrate for P-gp. Glucosylceramides 118-120 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 261-265 17919309-3 2007 The prosaposin PSAP gene codes for a single protein which undergoes post-translational cleavage to yield four proteins named saposins A, B, C and D. Saposin (SAP-) C is required for glucosylceramide degradation, and its deficiency results in a variant form of Gaucher disease. Glucosylceramides 182-198 prosaposin Homo sapiens 15-19 17848577-0 2007 Accumulation of glucosylceramide in murine testis, caused by inhibition of beta-glucosidase 2: implications for spermatogenesis. Glucosylceramides 16-32 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 75-93 17848577-5 2007 This enzyme cleaves glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide, is sensitive to imino sugars in vitro, and has been characterized as beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2). Glucosylceramides 20-36 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 133-151 17848577-5 2007 This enzyme cleaves glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide, is sensitive to imino sugars in vitro, and has been characterized as beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2). Glucosylceramides 20-36 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 153-157 17848577-8 2007 Both of these GlcCer species were also increased in the testes from GBA2-deficient mice. Glucosylceramides 14-20 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 68-72 17980653-10 2007 We propose that GLTP is not likely involved in the de novo synthesis of glycosphingolipids, but could rather have a role as a glycolipid sensor for the cellular levels of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 171-187 glycolipid transfer protein Homo sapiens 16-20 17994285-1 2007 Sandhoff disease, Gaucher disease type I and sialidosis type I are lysosomal storage disorders caused, respectively, by deficiency of activity of beta-hexosaminidase (storage of GM(2) and GA(2) ganglioside), glucosylceramidase (storage of glucosylceramide) and alpha-neuraminidase (storage of glucopeptides and/or oligosaccharides). Glucosylceramides 239-255 O-GlcNAcase Homo sapiens 146-165 17923527-12 2007 449:62-67) agree that four-phosphate adaptor protein 2 (FAPP2) transfers glucosylceramide (GlcCer), a lipid that takes an unexpectedly circuitous route. Glucosylceramides 73-89 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 22-54 17923527-12 2007 449:62-67) agree that four-phosphate adaptor protein 2 (FAPP2) transfers glucosylceramide (GlcCer), a lipid that takes an unexpectedly circuitous route. Glucosylceramides 73-89 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 56-61 17923527-12 2007 449:62-67) agree that four-phosphate adaptor protein 2 (FAPP2) transfers glucosylceramide (GlcCer), a lipid that takes an unexpectedly circuitous route. Glucosylceramides 91-97 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 22-54 17923527-12 2007 449:62-67) agree that four-phosphate adaptor protein 2 (FAPP2) transfers glucosylceramide (GlcCer), a lipid that takes an unexpectedly circuitous route. Glucosylceramides 91-97 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 56-61 17923531-8 2007 Thus, GlcCer destined for glycolipid synthesis follows a different pathway and transports back into the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) via the late Golgi protein FAPP2. Glucosylceramides 6-12 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 158-163 17511990-4 2007 The effects of the GCS inhibitor on impairment of CXCL12-induced cell migration temporally correlated with a pronounced downregulation of neutral glycosphingolipids, particularly glucosylceramide, and with a delayed and more moderate downregulation of gangliosides; moreover, exogenously administered glycosphingolipids allowed resumption of CXCR4-dependent chemotaxis. Glucosylceramides 179-195 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 19-22 17535804-5 2007 The levels of glucosylceramide and lactosylceramide increased in parallel with Gb3 levels in an age-dependent manner, whereas globotetraosylceramide (Gb4) levels reached maximal levels by 6 months of age and then rapidly decreased at older ages. Glucosylceramides 14-30 alpha 1,4-galactosyltransferase (P blood group) Homo sapiens 79-82 17443679-7 2007 Both ROS and APE1/Ref-1 increases are due to GlcCer accumulation, being prevented by treatment of GD fibroblasts with Cerezyme and induced in healthy fibroblasts treated with conduritol-beta-epoxide. Glucosylceramides 45-51 apurinic/apyrimidinic endodeoxyribonuclease 1 Homo sapiens 13-17 17443679-7 2007 Both ROS and APE1/Ref-1 increases are due to GlcCer accumulation, being prevented by treatment of GD fibroblasts with Cerezyme and induced in healthy fibroblasts treated with conduritol-beta-epoxide. Glucosylceramides 45-51 apurinic/apyrimidinic endodeoxyribonuclease 1 Homo sapiens 18-23 17687330-0 2007 Glycosphingolipid synthesis requires FAPP2 transfer of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 55-71 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 37-42 17511990-4 2007 The effects of the GCS inhibitor on impairment of CXCL12-induced cell migration temporally correlated with a pronounced downregulation of neutral glycosphingolipids, particularly glucosylceramide, and with a delayed and more moderate downregulation of gangliosides; moreover, exogenously administered glycosphingolipids allowed resumption of CXCR4-dependent chemotaxis. Glucosylceramides 179-195 C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12 Homo sapiens 50-56 17080196-6 2006 Recombinant GBA2 hydrolyzed glucosylceramide to glucose and ceramide; the same reaction catalyzed by the beta-glucosidase acid 1 (GBA1) defective in subjects with the Gaucher"s form of lysosomal storage disease. Glucosylceramides 28-44 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 12-16 17355976-9 2007 These results reveal that 1) differentiation-dependent up-regulation of ceramide synthesis and fatty acid elongation is accompanied by up-regulation of FA2H; 2) 2-hydroxylation of fatty acid by FA2H occurs prior to generation of ceramides/glucosylceramides; and 3) 2-hydroxyceramides/2-hydroxyglucosylceramides are required for epidermal lamellar membrane formation. Glucosylceramides 239-256 fatty acid 2-hydroxylase Homo sapiens 152-156 17355976-9 2007 These results reveal that 1) differentiation-dependent up-regulation of ceramide synthesis and fatty acid elongation is accompanied by up-regulation of FA2H; 2) 2-hydroxylation of fatty acid by FA2H occurs prior to generation of ceramides/glucosylceramides; and 3) 2-hydroxyceramides/2-hydroxyglucosylceramides are required for epidermal lamellar membrane formation. Glucosylceramides 239-256 fatty acid 2-hydroxylase Homo sapiens 194-198 17217920-1 2007 Gaucher disease is a lysosomal glycolipid storage disorder characterized by defects in acid-beta-glucosidase (GlcCerase), the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 167-183 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 87-108 17287460-5 2007 Treatment of ob/ob mice with AMP-DNM normalized their elevated tissue glucosylceramide levels, markedly lowered circulating glucose levels, improved oral glucose tolerance, reduced A1C, and improved insulin sensitivity in muscle and liver. Glucosylceramides 70-86 dynamin 1 Mus musculus 33-36 17105727-11 2007 In conclusion, GBA2 plays a role in cellular glucosylceramide metabolism. Glucosylceramides 45-61 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 15-19 17827975-1 2007 RsAFP2 (Raphanus sativus antifungal peptide 2), an antifungal plant defensin isolated from seed of R. sativus, interacts with glucosylceramides (GlcCer) in membranes of susceptible yeast and fungi and induces membrane permeabilization and fungal cell death. Glucosylceramides 126-143 defensin-like protein 2 Raphanus sativus 0-6 17827975-1 2007 RsAFP2 (Raphanus sativus antifungal peptide 2), an antifungal plant defensin isolated from seed of R. sativus, interacts with glucosylceramides (GlcCer) in membranes of susceptible yeast and fungi and induces membrane permeabilization and fungal cell death. Glucosylceramides 126-143 defensin-like protein 2 Raphanus sativus 8-45 17510414-2 2007 The enzyme glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), responsible for bioactivation of the proapoptotic mediator ceramide to a nonfunctional moiety glucosylceramide, is overexpressed in many MDR tumor types and has been implicated in cell survival in the presence of chemotherapy. Glucosylceramides 11-27 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 38-41 17367758-3 2007 TNFalpha expression was increased by addition of GM3 to the B16 transfectants and decreased after treatment with D-threo-1-phenyl-2-decanoylamino-3-morpholino-1-propanol, an inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthesis. Glucosylceramides 187-203 tumor necrosis factor Mus musculus 0-8 17080196-6 2006 Recombinant GBA2 hydrolyzed glucosylceramide to glucose and ceramide; the same reaction catalyzed by the beta-glucosidase acid 1 (GBA1) defective in subjects with the Gaucher"s form of lysosomal storage disease. Glucosylceramides 28-44 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 130-134 17100636-13 2006 Several possible ligands for NKT cells have recently been suggested including CD1d bound Glucocerebroside. Glucosylceramides 89-105 CD1d molecule Homo sapiens 78-82 17100636-18 2006 CD1d-bound glucocerebroside does not activate NKT cells directly, and may inhibit activation of NKT cells by alpha-GalCer. Glucosylceramides 11-27 CD1d molecule Homo sapiens 0-4 16724420-2 2006 We have shown that the ABC transporter, multiple drug resistance protein 1 (MDR1, P-glycoprotein) translocates glucosyl ceramide from the cytosolic to the luminal Golgi surface for neutral, but not acidic, glycosphingolipid (GSL) synthesis. Glucosylceramides 111-128 ATP-binding cassette, sub-family B (MDR/TAP), member 1B Mus musculus 40-74 16929170-11 2006 D, L-Threo-1-phenyl-2-palmitoylamino-3-morpholino-1-propanol (PPMP) an inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthesis was used to block Gb3 synthesis. Glucosylceramides 84-100 alpha 1,4-galactosyltransferase (P blood group) Homo sapiens 129-132 16736095-1 2006 Glucosylceramide-laden tissue macrophages in Gaucher patients secrete large quantities of chitotriosidase and CC chemokine ligand 18 (CCL18), resulting in markedly increased plasma levels. Glucosylceramides 0-16 C-C motif chemokine ligand 18 Homo sapiens 110-132 16736095-1 2006 Glucosylceramide-laden tissue macrophages in Gaucher patients secrete large quantities of chitotriosidase and CC chemokine ligand 18 (CCL18), resulting in markedly increased plasma levels. Glucosylceramides 0-16 C-C motif chemokine ligand 18 Homo sapiens 134-139 16528760-2 2006 The primary manifestation is the accumulation of glucosylceramide (GL-1) in the macrophages of liver and spleen (Gaucher cells), due to a deficiency in the lysosomal hydrolase glucocerebrosidase (GC). Glucosylceramides 49-65 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 196-198 16724420-3 2006 Here we show that the MDR1 inhibitor, cyclosporin A (CsA) can deplete Gaucher lymphoid cell lines of accumulated glucosyl ceramide and Fabry cell lines of globotriaosyl ceramide (Gb3), by preventing de novo synthesis. Glucosylceramides 113-130 ATP-binding cassette, sub-family B (MDR/TAP), member 1B Mus musculus 22-26 16724420-2 2006 We have shown that the ABC transporter, multiple drug resistance protein 1 (MDR1, P-glycoprotein) translocates glucosyl ceramide from the cytosolic to the luminal Golgi surface for neutral, but not acidic, glycosphingolipid (GSL) synthesis. Glucosylceramides 111-128 ATP-binding cassette, sub-family B (MDR/TAP), member 1B Mus musculus 76-80 16416005-1 2006 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), the enzyme that converts ceramide to glucosylceramide, induce multidrug resistance (MDR) in cancer cells. Glucosylceramides 70-86 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 16416005-1 2006 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), the enzyme that converts ceramide to glucosylceramide, induce multidrug resistance (MDR) in cancer cells. Glucosylceramides 70-86 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 16109770-3 2005 To gain insight into the role of GSLs in brain development and function, a cell-specific disruption of Ugcg was performed as indicated by the absence of virtually all glucosylceramide-based GSLs. Glucosylceramides 167-183 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 103-107 16185907-2 2005 The pathology of this recessively inherited disease arises from the accumulation of glucocerebroside in tissues due to deficient activity of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase (E.C. Glucosylceramides 84-100 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 152-170 15799713-0 2005 The reconstituted P-glycoprotein multidrug transporter is a flippase for glucosylceramide and other simple glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 73-89 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 18-32 16000318-1 2005 Gaucher disease (GD), an autosomal recessive disease, is characterized by accumulation of glucosylceramide mainly in cells of the reticuloendothelial system, due to mutations in the acid beta-glucocerebrosidase gene. Glucosylceramides 90-106 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 187-210 15799713-3 2005 Pgp has been shown to translocate fluorescent phospholipids, and it has been suggested that it may also interact with GlcCer (glucosylceramide). Glucosylceramides 118-124 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 0-3 15799713-3 2005 Pgp has been shown to translocate fluorescent phospholipids, and it has been suggested that it may also interact with GlcCer (glucosylceramide). Glucosylceramides 126-142 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 0-3 15912415-0 2005 An accumulation of glucosylceramide in the stratum corneum due to attenuated activity of beta-glucocerebrosidase is associated with the early phase of UVB-induced alteration in cutaneous barrier function. Glucosylceramides 19-35 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 89-112 15787810-8 2005 Next, the metabolic fate of the GlcCer was studied by pulse-labelling of CHK with L-[14C]-serine. Glucosylceramides 32-38 megakaryocyte-associated tyrosine kinase Homo sapiens 73-76 15625180-8 2005 Next, results showed that exogenous addition of a-series gangliosides (GM3, GM2, GM1, GD1a) and b-series ganglioside (GD3) caused a decrease of pericyte proliferation, whereas nonsialylated precursors glucosylceramide and lactosylceramide were without effect. Glucosylceramides 201-217 GRDX Homo sapiens 118-121 15342415-2 2004 In HL-60/ADR cells (but not in HL-60 cells), the levels of mRNA, protein, and activity in glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), which converts ceramide to glucosylceramide, were up-regulated in response to DOX. Glucosylceramides 90-106 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 117-120 15869587-0 2005 Decreased plasma sensitivity to activated protein C by oral contraceptives is associated with decreases in plasma glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 114-130 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Homo sapiens 32-51 15869587-2 2005 Plasma glucosylceramide (GlcCer) deficiency is associated with VTE and GlcCer functions as an APC anticoagulant cofactor. Glucosylceramides 7-23 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Homo sapiens 94-97 15869587-2 2005 Plasma glucosylceramide (GlcCer) deficiency is associated with VTE and GlcCer functions as an APC anticoagulant cofactor. Glucosylceramides 71-77 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Homo sapiens 94-97 15869587-6 2005 The plasma GlcCer level correlated with the sensitivity of plasma to APC (P = 0.017, r = 0.51, n = 21 plasma samples). Glucosylceramides 11-17 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Homo sapiens 69-72 15661399-2 2005 P-glycoprotein (p-gp) might augment ceramide glycosylation by translocating glucosylceramide (GC) across the Golgi membrane. Glucosylceramides 76-92 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 0-14 15661399-2 2005 P-glycoprotein (p-gp) might augment ceramide glycosylation by translocating glucosylceramide (GC) across the Golgi membrane. Glucosylceramides 76-92 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 16-20 15661399-2 2005 P-glycoprotein (p-gp) might augment ceramide glycosylation by translocating glucosylceramide (GC) across the Golgi membrane. Glucosylceramides 94-96 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 0-14 15661399-2 2005 P-glycoprotein (p-gp) might augment ceramide glycosylation by translocating glucosylceramide (GC) across the Golgi membrane. Glucosylceramides 94-96 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 16-20 15661399-13 2005 Pgp"s efflux function in TF-1 but not KG1a cells was inhibited by glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 66-82 phosphoglycolate phosphatase Homo sapiens 0-3 15661399-16 2005 CONCLUSION: Our data suggests that ceramide induces apoptosis in AML cells and that p-gp confers resistance to ceramide-induced apoptosis, with modulation of the ceramide-glucosylceramide pathway making a marked contribution to this resistance in TF-1 cells. Glucosylceramides 171-187 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 84-88 16125333-7 2005 Galactocerebrosides and glucocerebrosides are the primary products of the enzyme UDP-galactose:cerebroside galactosyl transferase (CGT). Glucosylceramides 24-41 UDP glycosyltransferase 8 Homo sapiens 81-129 16125333-7 2005 Galactocerebrosides and glucocerebrosides are the primary products of the enzyme UDP-galactose:cerebroside galactosyl transferase (CGT). Glucosylceramides 24-41 UDP glycosyltransferase 8 Homo sapiens 131-134 15494128-1 2004 Lysosomal acid beta-glucocerebrosidase hydrolyzes glucocerebroside to glucose ceramide. Glucosylceramides 50-66 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 15-38 15234332-9 2004 These findings match recent biochemical studies linking elevated glucosylceramide levels to sensitization of CA2-4 RyaR receptors and 300% potentiation of neuronal CICR sensitivity. Glucosylceramides 65-81 carbonic anhydrase 2 Rattus norvegicus 109-114 15495792-3 2004 The spleen of homozygous TNFR1 knockout mice lacked glucosylceramide substituted with palmitic acid, GlcCer(C16), and showed severe reduction in the expression of GlcCer(C24). Glucosylceramides 52-68 tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 1a Mus musculus 25-30 15495792-3 2004 The spleen of homozygous TNFR1 knockout mice lacked glucosylceramide substituted with palmitic acid, GlcCer(C16), and showed severe reduction in the expression of GlcCer(C24). Glucosylceramides 101-107 tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 1a Mus musculus 25-30 15210713-1 2004 Glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the formation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the core structure of major glycosphingolipids (GSLs), from ceramide and UDP-glucose. Glucosylceramides 62-78 Glucosylceramide synthase Drosophila melanogaster 0-25 15210713-1 2004 Glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the formation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the core structure of major glycosphingolipids (GSLs), from ceramide and UDP-glucose. Glucosylceramides 62-78 Glucosylceramide synthase Drosophila melanogaster 27-33 15210713-1 2004 Glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the formation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the core structure of major glycosphingolipids (GSLs), from ceramide and UDP-glucose. Glucosylceramides 80-86 Glucosylceramide synthase Drosophila melanogaster 0-25 15210713-1 2004 Glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the formation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the core structure of major glycosphingolipids (GSLs), from ceramide and UDP-glucose. Glucosylceramides 80-86 Glucosylceramide synthase Drosophila melanogaster 27-33 15122583-1 2004 Previously we have described a novel multidrug-resistant cell line, HT29(col), which displayed over expression of the multidrug-resistance protein 1 (MRP1) and an altered sphingolipid composition, including enhanced levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer; Kok JW, Veldman RJ, Klappe K, Koning H, Filipeanu C, Muller M. Int J Cancer 2000;87:172-8). Glucosylceramides 244-250 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 150-154 15122583-12 2004 In conclusion, upregulation of MRP1 occurs in concert with upregulation of GlcCer during multidrug-resistance acquisition, and both are enriched in rafts. Glucosylceramides 75-81 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 31-35 12692077-1 2003 Conversion of ceramide, a putative mediator of anticancer drug-induced apoptosis, into glucosylceramide, by the action of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), has been implicated in drug resistance. Glucosylceramides 87-103 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 122-147 14662772-1 2004 Transfection studies have implicated the multiple drug resistance pump, MDR1, as a glucosyl ceramide translocase within the Golgi complex (Lala, P., Ito, S., and Lingwood, C. A. Glucosylceramides 83-100 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 72-76 14662772-7 2004 Microsomal lactosyl ceramide and globotriaosyl ceramide synthesis from endogenous or exogenously added liposomal glucosyl ceramide was inhibited by cyclosporin A, consistent with a direct role for MDR1/glucosyl ceramide translocase activity in their synthesis. Glucosylceramides 113-130 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 197-201 14662772-9 2004 Metabolic labeling in wild type and knock-out (MDR1a, 1b, MRP1) mouse fibroblasts showed the same loss of neutral glycosphingolipid (glucosyl ceramide, lactosyl ceramide) but not ganglioside (GM3) synthesis, confirming the proposed role for MDR1 translocase activity. Glucosylceramides 133-150 ATP-binding cassette, sub-family B (MDR/TAP), member 1A Mus musculus 47-52 14662772-9 2004 Metabolic labeling in wild type and knock-out (MDR1a, 1b, MRP1) mouse fibroblasts showed the same loss of neutral glycosphingolipid (glucosyl ceramide, lactosyl ceramide) but not ganglioside (GM3) synthesis, confirming the proposed role for MDR1 translocase activity. Glucosylceramides 133-150 chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 6 Mus musculus 58-62 14662772-9 2004 Metabolic labeling in wild type and knock-out (MDR1a, 1b, MRP1) mouse fibroblasts showed the same loss of neutral glycosphingolipid (glucosyl ceramide, lactosyl ceramide) but not ganglioside (GM3) synthesis, confirming the proposed role for MDR1 translocase activity. Glucosylceramides 133-150 ATP-binding cassette, sub-family B (MDR/TAP), member 1B Mus musculus 47-51 12813057-2 2003 In the lysosomal sphingolipid degradation pathway, acid beta-glucosidase (GCase) requires saposin C for optimal in vitro and in vivo hydrolysis of glucocerebroside. Glucosylceramides 147-163 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 74-79 12771140-7 2003 Compared with untreated cells, tyrosine phosphorylation of phospholipase C-gamma1 was enhanced by EGF stimulation in glucosylceramide-depleted cells, associated with enhanced tyrosine phosphorylation of the EGF receptor at Tyr-1068 and Tyr-1086 stimulated by EGF. Glucosylceramides 117-133 phospholipase C gamma 1 Homo sapiens 59-81 12771140-8 2003 The Src inhibitor, PP2, significantly blocked EGF-induced tyrosine phosphorylation of phospholipase C-gamma1 in control cells, whereas in glucosylceramide-depleted cells, suppression of Src kinase activity by PP2 toward EGF-induced tyrosine phosphorylation of phospholipase C-gamma1 was less significant. Glucosylceramides 138-154 phospholipase C gamma 1 Homo sapiens 86-108 12771140-8 2003 The Src inhibitor, PP2, significantly blocked EGF-induced tyrosine phosphorylation of phospholipase C-gamma1 in control cells, whereas in glucosylceramide-depleted cells, suppression of Src kinase activity by PP2 toward EGF-induced tyrosine phosphorylation of phospholipase C-gamma1 was less significant. Glucosylceramides 138-154 phospholipase C gamma 1 Homo sapiens 260-282 12771140-9 2003 Thus the activation of Src kinase by depletion of glucosylceramide-based glycosphingolipids in cultured ECV304 cells is a critical up-stream event in the activation of phospholipase C-gamma1. Glucosylceramides 50-66 phospholipase C gamma 1 Homo sapiens 168-190 12692077-1 2003 Conversion of ceramide, a putative mediator of anticancer drug-induced apoptosis, into glucosylceramide, by the action of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), has been implicated in drug resistance. Glucosylceramides 87-103 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 149-152 12692077-6 2003 Although glucosylceramide formation was detected in doxorubicin-treated GM95/GCS cells, metabolism of drug-induced ceramide did not appear to be instrumental in cell survival. Glucosylceramides 9-25 ankyrin repeat domain 29 Mus musculus 72-76 12692077-6 2003 Although glucosylceramide formation was detected in doxorubicin-treated GM95/GCS cells, metabolism of drug-induced ceramide did not appear to be instrumental in cell survival. Glucosylceramides 9-25 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 77-80 12560338-7 2003 These data suggest that APC binds to GlcCer, that PC/PS/GlcCer vesicles like PC/PS vesicles bind to the N-terminal gamma-carboxyglutamic acid domain of APC, and that one mechanism by which GlcCer enhances the activity of APC is by increasing its affinity for membrane surfaces containing negatively charged phospholipids. Glucosylceramides 37-43 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Homo sapiens 24-27 12560338-1 2003 The effect of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) on activated protein C (APC)-phospholipid interactions was examined using fluorescence resonance energy transfer. Glucosylceramides 14-30 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Homo sapiens 64-67 12606053-4 2003 The spleen lipid findings with a concurrent accumulation of cholesterol, sphingomyelin and glucosylceramide (Acc-CSG) allowed us to suggest NPC diagnoses for these patients, who were free of neurologic symptoms. Glucosylceramides 91-107 NPC intracellular cholesterol transporter 1 Homo sapiens 140-143 12560338-1 2003 The effect of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) on activated protein C (APC)-phospholipid interactions was examined using fluorescence resonance energy transfer. Glucosylceramides 32-38 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Homo sapiens 64-67 12560338-3 2003 This 5-fold increase in apparent affinity was not species-specific since bovine DEGR-APC also showed a similar GlcCer-dependent enhancement of binding of APC to PC/PS vesicles. Glucosylceramides 111-117 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Homo sapiens 85-88 12560338-3 2003 This 5-fold increase in apparent affinity was not species-specific since bovine DEGR-APC also showed a similar GlcCer-dependent enhancement of binding of APC to PC/PS vesicles. Glucosylceramides 111-117 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Bos taurus 154-157 11894136-5 2002 In addition, hCPT and CPT may favor ceramide signaling by disturbing sites of synthesis (Golgi) and trafficking of glucosylceramide from Golgi to lipid droplets. Glucosylceramides 115-131 choline phosphotransferase 1 Homo sapiens 13-17 12554947-1 2003 Acid beta-glucocerebrosidase (N-acylsphingosyl-1-O-beta-D-glucoside:glucohydrolase) is a lysosomal glycoprotein that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the glycolipid glucocerebroside to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 160-176 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 5-28 12540565-8 2003 The product of CGT (glucosylceramide) was also increased. Glucosylceramides 20-36 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 15-18 12594829-5 2003 Furthermore, transfection of CD1A and CD1B genes in a mutant cell line unable to synthesize glucosylceramides and galactosylceramides showed normal surface expression of both CD1 molecules. Glucosylceramides 92-109 CD1a molecule Homo sapiens 29-33 12594829-5 2003 Furthermore, transfection of CD1A and CD1B genes in a mutant cell line unable to synthesize glucosylceramides and galactosylceramides showed normal surface expression of both CD1 molecules. Glucosylceramides 92-109 CD1b molecule Homo sapiens 38-42 12594829-5 2003 Furthermore, transfection of CD1A and CD1B genes in a mutant cell line unable to synthesize glucosylceramides and galactosylceramides showed normal surface expression of both CD1 molecules. Glucosylceramides 92-109 CD1b molecule Homo sapiens 29-32 12417405-3 2002 Glucosylceramide synthase converts ceramide to glucosylceramide, a core structure of the vast majority of GSLs. Glucosylceramides 47-63 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 0-25 12223447-0 2002 Phosphatidylcholine synthesis is elevated in neuronal models of Gaucher disease due to direct activation of CTP:phosphocholine cytidylyltransferase by glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 151-167 phosphate cytidylyltransferase 1, choline, alpha isoform Mus musculus 108-147 12223447-5 2002 Indeed, CCT activity was elevated in neurons that had accumulated GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 66-72 phosphate cytidylyltransferase 1, choline, alpha isoform Mus musculus 8-11 12223447-6 2002 GlcCer, but not galactosylceramide (GalCer), stimulated CCT activity in rat brain homogenates, and significantly higher levels of CCT were membrane associated in cortical homogenates from a mouse model of Gaucher disease compared with wild-type mice. Glucosylceramides 0-6 phosphate cytidylyltransferase 1, choline, alpha isoform Mus musculus 56-59 12223447-7 2002 Because CCT mRNA and protein levels were unaltered in either neurons or brain tissue that had accumulated GlcCer, it appeared likely that GlcCer activates CCT by a post-translational mechanism. Glucosylceramides 138-144 phosphate cytidylyltransferase 1, choline, alpha isoform Mus musculus 155-158 12223447-9 2002 GlcCer stimulated CCT activity, with stimulation observed at levels as low as 2.5 mol% and with maximal activation reached at 10 mol%. Glucosylceramides 0-6 phosphate cytidylyltransferase 1, choline, alpha isoform Mus musculus 18-21 12223447-11 2002 Together, these data demonstrate that GlcCer directly activates CCT, which results in elevated PC synthesis, which may account for some of the changes in growth rates observed upon neuronal GlcCer accumulation. Glucosylceramides 38-44 phosphate cytidylyltransferase 1, choline, alpha isoform Mus musculus 64-67 12223447-11 2002 Together, these data demonstrate that GlcCer directly activates CCT, which results in elevated PC synthesis, which may account for some of the changes in growth rates observed upon neuronal GlcCer accumulation. Glucosylceramides 190-196 phosphate cytidylyltransferase 1, choline, alpha isoform Mus musculus 64-67 12489486-3 2002 OBJECTIVES: To determine whether variation in the glucosylceramide synthase (UDPGlucose ceramide glucosyltransferase) gene, which encodes the enzyme that regulates the synthesis of glucocerebroside, could account for the variability and clinical manifestations. Glucosylceramides 181-197 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 50-75 12177173-6 2002 Further evidence that GlcCer production is responsible for normalized CHK proliferation includes: a) attenuation of SMase-induced inhibition of proliferation by exogenous GlcCer; and b) enhancement of the SMase effect in cells cotreated with the GlcCer synthase inhibitor, PDMP (D-threo-1-phenyl-2(decanoylamino)-3-morpholino-1-propanol). Glucosylceramides 22-28 megakaryocyte-associated tyrosine kinase Homo sapiens 70-73 12208132-7 2002 Prosaposin knock-out (PS-/-) mice expressing N or CBC transgenes, even at low levels, had delayed onset of neurologic signs and neuropathology, and significant lengthening of life span (from 1.7- to 7-fold) with age dependent partial correction of GlcCer and LacCer accumulation in the brain. Glucosylceramides 248-254 prosaposin Mus musculus 0-10 12126932-1 2002 Saposin C is a biological activator of acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), the lysosomal hydrolase with activity towards glucosylceramide (GC). Glucosylceramides 116-132 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 44-60 12126932-1 2002 Saposin C is a biological activator of acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), the lysosomal hydrolase with activity towards glucosylceramide (GC). Glucosylceramides 116-132 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 62-67 12126932-1 2002 Saposin C is a biological activator of acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), the lysosomal hydrolase with activity towards glucosylceramide (GC). Glucosylceramides 62-64 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 44-60 11894136-5 2002 In addition, hCPT and CPT may favor ceramide signaling by disturbing sites of synthesis (Golgi) and trafficking of glucosylceramide from Golgi to lipid droplets. Glucosylceramides 115-131 choline phosphotransferase 1 Homo sapiens 14-17 12036828-1 2002 In Gaucher disease, a genetic deficiency in the activity of the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (acid beta-glucosidase) causes monocytes and macrophages to store excessive amounts of glucocerebroside in lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 192-208 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 106-127 11829604-1 2002 The interaction of recombinant HIV-1 surface glycoprotein gp120 (rgp120) with natural isolates of lactosylceramide (LacCer), glucosylceramide (GlcCer), and galactosylceramide (GalCer) has been quantitatively measured under equilibrium conditions using total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) spectroscopy. Glucosylceramides 143-149 Envelope surface glycoprotein gp160, precursor Human immunodeficiency virus 1 58-63 10702281-5 2000 This was achieved by cellular transfection with glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), the enzyme that converts ceramide to glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 48-64 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 75-78 12467215-10 2002 Given the intracellular distribution patterns of Pgp, we propose that this effect is related to glucosylceramide translocation across the Golgi bilayer. Glucosylceramides 96-112 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 49-52 11740154-5 2001 It is known that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide, and subsequently lactosylceramide synthase (GalT-2) synthesizes LacCer from GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 17-33 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 44-50 11740154-5 2001 It is known that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide, and subsequently lactosylceramide synthase (GalT-2) synthesizes LacCer from GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 17-33 beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase 4 Homo sapiens 164-170 11740154-5 2001 It is known that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide, and subsequently lactosylceramide synthase (GalT-2) synthesizes LacCer from GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 97-103 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 17-42 11740154-5 2001 It is known that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide, and subsequently lactosylceramide synthase (GalT-2) synthesizes LacCer from GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 97-103 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 44-50 11740154-5 2001 It is known that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide, and subsequently lactosylceramide synthase (GalT-2) synthesizes LacCer from GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 97-103 beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase 4 Homo sapiens 164-170 11493433-4 2001 These pathways are themselves influenced by a number of lipid products (diacylglycerol, sphingosine-1 phosphate, and glucosyl ceramide), reactive oxygen species, oncogenes (such as the tumor suppressor gene p53), protein kinases (protein kinase C and phosphoinositide-3 kinase), and external stimuli (hematopoietic growth factors and the extracellular matrix). Glucosylceramides 117-134 tumor protein p53 Homo sapiens 207-210 10951276-8 2000 These findings suggest that, in contrast to changes in sphingolipid metabolism due to aging, the hitherto undiscovered enzyme SM deacylase, is highly expressed in the epidermis of AD patients, and competes with sphingomyelinase or beta-glucocerebrosidase for the common substrate SM or glucosylceramide, which leads to the ceramide deficiency of the stratum corneum in AD. Glucosylceramides 286-302 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 231-254 10946011-3 2000 It has previously been shown that CGT-deficient mice do not synthesize GalCer and its sulfated derivative GalCer I(3)-sulfate (galactosylsulfatide, SM4s) but form myelin containing glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and sphingomyelin with 2-hydroxy fatty acids. Glucosylceramides 181-197 UDP galactosyltransferase 8A Mus musculus 34-37 10946011-3 2000 It has previously been shown that CGT-deficient mice do not synthesize GalCer and its sulfated derivative GalCer I(3)-sulfate (galactosylsulfatide, SM4s) but form myelin containing glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and sphingomyelin with 2-hydroxy fatty acids. Glucosylceramides 199-205 UDP galactosyltransferase 8A Mus musculus 34-37 11749048-1 2001 The hydrolysis of glucosylceramide (GC) to ceramide and glucose requires the action of the lysosomal enzyme, acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), encoded by gba in the mouse. Glucosylceramides 18-34 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 132-137 11749048-1 2001 The hydrolysis of glucosylceramide (GC) to ceramide and glucose requires the action of the lysosomal enzyme, acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), encoded by gba in the mouse. Glucosylceramides 18-34 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 151-154 11749048-1 2001 The hydrolysis of glucosylceramide (GC) to ceramide and glucose requires the action of the lysosomal enzyme, acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), encoded by gba in the mouse. Glucosylceramides 36-38 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 132-137 11749048-1 2001 The hydrolysis of glucosylceramide (GC) to ceramide and glucose requires the action of the lysosomal enzyme, acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), encoded by gba in the mouse. Glucosylceramides 36-38 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 151-154 11740154-5 2001 It is known that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide, and subsequently lactosylceramide synthase (GalT-2) synthesizes LacCer from GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 196-202 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 17-42 11740154-5 2001 It is known that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide, and subsequently lactosylceramide synthase (GalT-2) synthesizes LacCer from GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 196-202 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 44-50 11740154-5 2001 It is known that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT-1) catalyzes the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) from ceramide, and subsequently lactosylceramide synthase (GalT-2) synthesizes LacCer from GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 196-202 beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase 4 Homo sapiens 164-170 11465673-11 2001 A novel inhibitor of glucosyl ceramide synthesis, D-threo-1-phenyl-2-palmitoylamino-3-pyrrolidino-1-propanol (D-t-P4) reduced expression of GD3 much more than CD60 on activated T lymphocytes. Glucosylceramides 21-38 GRDX Homo sapiens 140-143 11264150-6 2001 Exogenously added GlcCer and the homologous Glc-containing globotriaosylceramide (Gb3Cer), but not galactosylceramide, dose-dependently prolonged clotting times of normal plasma in the presence, but not absence, of APC:protein S, which suggests that GlcCer or Gb3Cer can enhance protein C pathway anticoagulant activity. Glucosylceramides 18-24 alpha 1,4-galactosyltransferase (P blood group) Homo sapiens 82-85 11264150-6 2001 Exogenously added GlcCer and the homologous Glc-containing globotriaosylceramide (Gb3Cer), but not galactosylceramide, dose-dependently prolonged clotting times of normal plasma in the presence, but not absence, of APC:protein S, which suggests that GlcCer or Gb3Cer can enhance protein C pathway anticoagulant activity. Glucosylceramides 250-256 alpha 1,4-galactosyltransferase (P blood group) Homo sapiens 82-85 10945987-6 2000 To evaluate the functional significance of this Cer pool, we aimed to convert it to glucosylceramide (GlcCer), by constitutive overexpression of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS). Glucosylceramides 84-100 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 145-170 10945987-6 2000 To evaluate the functional significance of this Cer pool, we aimed to convert it to glucosylceramide (GlcCer), by constitutive overexpression of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS). Glucosylceramides 84-100 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 172-175 10945987-6 2000 To evaluate the functional significance of this Cer pool, we aimed to convert it to glucosylceramide (GlcCer), by constitutive overexpression of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS). Glucosylceramides 102-108 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 145-170 10945987-6 2000 To evaluate the functional significance of this Cer pool, we aimed to convert it to glucosylceramide (GlcCer), by constitutive overexpression of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS). Glucosylceramides 102-108 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 172-175 10744663-0 2000 Up-regulation of glucosylceramide synthesis upon stimulation of axonal growth by basic fibroblast growth factor. Glucosylceramides 17-33 fibroblast growth factor 2 Homo sapiens 81-111 10744663-2 2000 We have previously shown that ongoing glucosylceramide (GlcCer) synthesis is required for basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and laminin to stimulate axonal growth in cultured hippocampal neurons (Boldin, S., and Futerman, A. H. (1997) J. Neurochem. Glucosylceramides 38-54 fibroblast growth factor 2 Homo sapiens 90-127 10744663-2 2000 We have previously shown that ongoing glucosylceramide (GlcCer) synthesis is required for basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and laminin to stimulate axonal growth in cultured hippocampal neurons (Boldin, S., and Futerman, A. H. (1997) J. Neurochem. Glucosylceramides 56-62 fibroblast growth factor 2 Homo sapiens 90-127 10744663-4 2000 We now demonstrate that stimulation of axonal growth by bFGF leads to an increase in the rate of GlcCer synthesis. Glucosylceramides 97-103 fibroblast growth factor 2 Homo sapiens 56-60 10744663-6 2000 In vitro analysis of GlcCer synthase activity revealed an approximately 2-fold increase in the rate of [(14)C]hexanoyl GlcCer synthesis upon incubation with either bFGF or laminin; other growth factors, which did not effect the rate of axon growth, had no effect on the rate of [(14)C]hexanoyl GlcCer synthesis. Glucosylceramides 21-27 fibroblast growth factor 2 Homo sapiens 164-168 11201796-4 2000 However, the Src kinases were eliminated from DIMs after depletion of the major neutral GSLs of J5 cells, glucosylceramide and lactosylceramide, by an inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase (D-PDMP), indicating that GSLs in general are required for Src kinase association to DIM. Glucosylceramides 106-122 Rous sarcoma oncogene Mus musculus 13-16 10801059-0 2000 The increased sensitivity of neurons with elevated glucocerebroside to neurotoxic agents can be reversed by imiglucerase. Glucosylceramides 51-67 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 108-120 10620326-7 2000 When the GPI-linked protein B61 was inducibly expressed in these cells, sorting to caveolar membranes occurred normally, even in the presence of glucosylceramide depletion. Glucosylceramides 145-161 ephrin A1 Mus musculus 28-31 10653651-3 2000 SP-D binds phosphatidylinositol (PI) and glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 41-57 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 0-4 10393098-1 1999 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyses the transfer of glucose from UDP-glucose (UDP-Glc) to ceramide to form glucosylceramide, the common precursor of most higher-order glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 113-129 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Rattus norvegicus 0-25 10440752-7 1999 In addition, LAMP-1 and LAMP-2 associate with the bilayer of stored glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 68-84 lysosomal associated membrane protein 1 Homo sapiens 13-19 10440752-7 1999 In addition, LAMP-1 and LAMP-2 associate with the bilayer of stored glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 68-84 lysosomal associated membrane protein 2 Homo sapiens 24-30 10527636-2 1999 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes glycosylation of ceramide and produces glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 81-97 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 10527636-2 1999 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes glycosylation of ceramide and produces glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 81-97 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 10393098-1 1999 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyses the transfer of glucose from UDP-glucose (UDP-Glc) to ceramide to form glucosylceramide, the common precursor of most higher-order glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 113-129 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Rattus norvegicus 27-30 9852101-3 1998 We found that TNF-alpha increased LacCer synthesis by way of stimulating the activity of UDP-galactose:glucosylceramide beta(1-->4)-galactosyltransferase in a time-dependent fashion. Glucosylceramides 103-119 tumor necrosis factor Homo sapiens 14-23 10196186-2 1999 Ceramides, the major components of these multilayered membranes, derive in large part from hydrolysis of glucosylceramides mediated by stratum corneum beta-glucocerebrosidase (beta-GlcCerase). Glucosylceramides 105-122 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 151-174 10196186-3 1999 Prosaposin (pSAP) is a large precursor protein that is proteolytically cleaved to form four distinct sphingolipid activator proteins, which stimulate enzymatic hydrolysis of sphingolipids, including glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 199-215 prosaposin Mus musculus 0-10 10196186-3 1999 Prosaposin (pSAP) is a large precursor protein that is proteolytically cleaved to form four distinct sphingolipid activator proteins, which stimulate enzymatic hydrolysis of sphingolipids, including glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 199-215 prosaposin Mus musculus 12-16 10196186-5 1999 In addition to the extracutaneous findings noted previously, our present data indicate that pSAP deficiency in the epidermis has significant consequences including: 1) an accumulation of epidermal glucosylceramides together with below normal levels of ceramides; 2) alterations in lipids that are bound by ester linkages to proteins of the cornified cell envelope; 3) a thickened stratum lucidum with evidence of scaling; and 4) a striking abnormality in lamellar membrane maturation within the interstices of the stratum corneum. Glucosylceramides 197-214 prosaposin Mus musculus 92-96 10214939-2 1999 Ceramides, the main components of these membranes, derive in large part from hydrolysis of glucosylceramides mediated by the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase. Glucosylceramides 91-108 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 142-165 10037475-2 1999 Incubation of NG108-15 cells with conduritol-B-epoxide, a covalent inhibitor of glucosylceramidase, raised the intracellular concentration of glucosylceramide (GC) by more than fourfold, indicating a glycolipid composition equivalent to that of Gaucher"s cells. Glucosylceramides 142-158 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 80-98 10037475-2 1999 Incubation of NG108-15 cells with conduritol-B-epoxide, a covalent inhibitor of glucosylceramidase, raised the intracellular concentration of glucosylceramide (GC) by more than fourfold, indicating a glycolipid composition equivalent to that of Gaucher"s cells. Glucosylceramides 160-162 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 80-98 10084306-5 1999 In contrast, the normal developmental increases in activities of glucosylceramide synthase and cholesterol sulfotransferase, responsible for the synthesis of glucosylceramides and cholesterol sulfate, respectively, were accelerated further by air exposure. Glucosylceramides 158-175 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Rattus norvegicus 65-90 9988695-7 1999 We now demonstrate by in vitro analysis that inhibition of ceramide synthesis by FB1 for 5 days results in up-regulation of the activities of three enzymes in the pathway of Gb3 synthesis, namely glucosylceramide, lactosylceramide, and Gb3 synthases; up-regulation is due to an increase in Vmax, with no change in Km values toward lipid substrates. Glucosylceramides 196-212 alpha 1,4-galactosyltransferase (P blood group) Homo sapiens 174-177 9867864-1 1999 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes the transfer of glucose from UDP-glucose to ceramide to form glucosylceramide, the precursor of most higher order glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 103-119 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Rattus norvegicus 0-25 9867864-1 1999 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes the transfer of glucose from UDP-glucose to ceramide to form glucosylceramide, the precursor of most higher order glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 103-119 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Rattus norvegicus 27-30 9852101-4 1998 The TNF-alpha-induced expression of ICAM-1 was abrogated by D-1-phenyl-2-decanoylamino-3-morpholino-1-propanol (D-PDMP), an inhibitor of UDP-galactose:glucosylceramide beta(1-->4)-galactosyltransferase. Glucosylceramides 151-167 tumor necrosis factor Homo sapiens 4-13 9852101-4 1998 The TNF-alpha-induced expression of ICAM-1 was abrogated by D-1-phenyl-2-decanoylamino-3-morpholino-1-propanol (D-PDMP), an inhibitor of UDP-galactose:glucosylceramide beta(1-->4)-galactosyltransferase. Glucosylceramides 151-167 intercellular adhesion molecule 1 Homo sapiens 36-42 9535903-8 1998 1) Tyrosine phosphorylation in FAK was greatly enhanced in B16 cells adhered to Gg3-coated plates but was minimal in cells adhered to GM3-coated, GlcCer-coated, or noncoated plates. Glucosylceramides 146-152 PTK2 protein tyrosine kinase 2 Mus musculus 31-34 9813032-4 1998 In parallel with ceramide generation, TNF-mediated inhibition of glucosylceramide and sphingomyelin (SM) synthase prevents the immediate metabolization of this lipid mediator. Glucosylceramides 65-81 tumor necrosis factor Homo sapiens 38-41 9851714-0 1998 Modulation of carcinoembryonic antigen release by glucosylceramide--implications for HT29 cell differentiation. Glucosylceramides 50-66 CEA cell adhesion molecule 3 Homo sapiens 14-38 9748278-1 1998 Previous studies have shown that the ceramide analogue, D-threo-1-phenyl-2-decanoylamin-3-morpholino-propanol (D-PDMP), inhibits glucosylceramide synthase and thus leads to extensive depletion of glycosphingolipids derived from glucosyl ceramide. Glucosylceramides 228-245 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Rattus norvegicus 129-154 9623774-1 1998 Ceramide glucosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.80) catalyzes the first glycosylation step of glycosphingolipid (GSL) synthesis, the transfer of glucose from UDP-Glucose to hydrophobic ceramide and generate glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 198-214 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 0-28 9623774-1 1998 Ceramide glucosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.80) catalyzes the first glycosylation step of glycosphingolipid (GSL) synthesis, the transfer of glucose from UDP-Glucose to hydrophobic ceramide and generate glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 216-222 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 0-28 9468543-3 1998 In contrast, SP-D binds to phosphatidylinositol (PI) and glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 57-73 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 13-17 9468543-3 1998 In contrast, SP-D binds to phosphatidylinositol (PI) and glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 75-81 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 13-17 9468543-9 1998 From these results, we conclude that 1) the SP-A region of Glu195-Phe228 is required for lipid and type II cell interactions, 2) the SP-D region of Cys261-Phe355 is required for optimal lipid interactions, and 3) the structural requirement for the binding of SP-D to PI is different from that for GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 297-303 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 133-137 9204210-5 1997 As observed for SV40-transformed fibroblasts from Farber disease, degradation of radioactive glucosylceramide or low density lipoprotein-associated radiolabelled sphingomyelin by the prosaposin-deficient cells in situ showed a clear impairment in the turnover of lysosomal ceramide. Glucosylceramides 93-109 prosaposin Homo sapiens 183-193 9201993-1 1997 The degradation of glucosylceramide in lysosomes is accomplished by glucosylceramidase with the assistance of, at least, another protein, saposin C (Sap C), which is generated from a large precursor together with three other similar proteins, saposins A, B, and D. Glucosylceramides 19-35 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 68-86 9201993-1 1997 The degradation of glucosylceramide in lysosomes is accomplished by glucosylceramidase with the assistance of, at least, another protein, saposin C (Sap C), which is generated from a large precursor together with three other similar proteins, saposins A, B, and D. Glucosylceramides 19-35 SH2 domain containing 1A Homo sapiens 149-152 9201993-3 1997 The glucosylceramide contained in large unilamellar vesicles (LUV) was degraded by glucosylceramidase at a rate 7-8-fold lower than glucosylceramide inserted in small unilamellar vesicles (SUV). Glucosylceramides 4-20 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 83-101 9201993-8 1997 Sap C increased the rate of hydrolysis of both the artificial water soluble substrate, 4-methylumbelliferyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, and the lipid substrate, glucosylceramide, while Sap A only stimulated degradation of the sphingolipid. Glucosylceramides 157-173 SH2 domain containing 1A Homo sapiens 0-3 9201993-12 1997 In conclusion, our results show that both Sap A and Sap C are required for maximal hydrolysis of glucosylceramide inserted in PS-containing LUV, that their effects are synergistic, and that their mode of action is different. Glucosylceramides 97-113 SH2 domain containing 1A Homo sapiens 42-45 9201993-12 1997 In conclusion, our results show that both Sap A and Sap C are required for maximal hydrolysis of glucosylceramide inserted in PS-containing LUV, that their effects are synergistic, and that their mode of action is different. Glucosylceramides 97-113 SH2 domain containing 1A Homo sapiens 52-55 9201993-14 1997 It can be envisaged that Sap A in conjunction with Sap C might have a physiological role in glucosylceramide degradation. Glucosylceramides 92-108 SH2 domain containing 1A Homo sapiens 25-28 9201993-14 1997 It can be envisaged that Sap A in conjunction with Sap C might have a physiological role in glucosylceramide degradation. Glucosylceramides 92-108 SH2 domain containing 1A Homo sapiens 51-54 9403993-10 1997 Subsequent actions of GM1-beta-galactosidase, beta-hexosaminidase A, sialidase and again GM1-beta-galactosidase on these labeled analogues of SGM1 in the presence of taurodeoxycholate produced the respective analogues of GM2, GM3, lactosylceramide and glucosylceramide, respectively. Glucosylceramides 252-268 growth differentiation factor 6 Homo sapiens 142-146 9363775-16 1997 Labeling studies with [1-(14)C]palmitic acid indicated that cell lines transfected with mLCB2 preferentially use the excess sphingoid bases for glucocerebroside and galactocerebroside synthesis. Glucosylceramides 144-160 serine palmitoyltransferase, long chain base subunit 2 Mus musculus 88-93 9003082-0 1997 Glucosylceramide synthesis is required for basic fibroblast growth factor and laminin to stimulate axonal growth. Glucosylceramides 0-16 fibroblast growth factor 2 Homo sapiens 43-73 9343929-1 1997 We have previously shown that oxidized low density lipoproteins (Ox-LDL) at low concentrations (10 micrograms/ml) via activating a UDP-galactose: glucosylceramide, beta 1-->4 galactosyl-transferase (GalT-2) and producing lactosylceramide can stimulate the proliferation of aortic smooth muscle cells. Glucosylceramides 146-162 beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase 4 Homo sapiens 202-208 9003082-3 1997 By using these inhibitors, together with two stereoisomers of short acyl chain derivatives of ceramide, only one of which is metabolized to glucosylceramide, we demonstrate that ongoing synthesis of glucosylceramide, the simplest glycosphingolipid, is a prerequisite for both bFGF and laminin to stimulate axon growth. Glucosylceramides 199-215 fibroblast growth factor 2 Homo sapiens 276-280 7657695-5 1995 A glycosyl-phosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored protein (GP-2) and a glycosphingolipid (glucosylceramide, GlcCer) are preferentially transported to the apical membrane in clone II/G cells, but, in clone II/J cells, GP-2 and GlcCer are delivered equally to both apical and basal-lateral membranes, similar to Na/K-ATPase. Glucosylceramides 87-103 glycoprotein 2 Canis lupus familiaris 56-60 8579607-2 1996 Murine IL-2-dependent T lymphocyte CTLL cells metabolize exogenously added Sph to GlcCer through Cer within 30 min, whereas fibroblast BALB/C A31 cells required more than 2 h. Thus, CTLL cells exhibiting the active conversion were used as recipient cells, whereas A31 cells where the conversion was slow and fumonisin B1 (inhibition of Cer biosynthesis)-treated CTLL cells being donor cells. Glucosylceramides 82-88 interleukin 2 Mus musculus 7-11 7657695-5 1995 A glycosyl-phosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored protein (GP-2) and a glycosphingolipid (glucosylceramide, GlcCer) are preferentially transported to the apical membrane in clone II/G cells, but, in clone II/J cells, GP-2 and GlcCer are delivered equally to both apical and basal-lateral membranes, similar to Na/K-ATPase. Glucosylceramides 87-103 glycoprotein 2 Canis lupus familiaris 214-229 7657695-5 1995 A glycosyl-phosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored protein (GP-2) and a glycosphingolipid (glucosylceramide, GlcCer) are preferentially transported to the apical membrane in clone II/G cells, but, in clone II/J cells, GP-2 and GlcCer are delivered equally to both apical and basal-lateral membranes, similar to Na/K-ATPase. Glucosylceramides 105-111 glycoprotein 2 Canis lupus familiaris 56-60 7657695-5 1995 A glycosyl-phosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored protein (GP-2) and a glycosphingolipid (glucosylceramide, GlcCer) are preferentially transported to the apical membrane in clone II/G cells, but, in clone II/J cells, GP-2 and GlcCer are delivered equally to both apical and basal-lateral membranes, similar to Na/K-ATPase. Glucosylceramides 105-111 glycoprotein 2 Canis lupus familiaris 214-229 7783943-5 1995 However, a higher rate of synthesis of short acyl chain-glucosyl ceramides is observed in the Trembler samples. Glucosylceramides 56-74 peripheral myelin protein 22 Mus musculus 94-102 7782337-0 1995 Altered carbohydrate recognition specificity engineered into surfactant protein D reveals different binding mechanisms for phosphatidylinositol and glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 148-164 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 61-81 7782337-1 1995 Pulmonary surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collection subgroup of the C-type lectin superfamily that binds glycosylated lipids such as phosphatidylinositol (PI) and glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 179-195 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 0-30 7782337-1 1995 Pulmonary surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collection subgroup of the C-type lectin superfamily that binds glycosylated lipids such as phosphatidylinositol (PI) and glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 179-195 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 32-36 7782337-1 1995 Pulmonary surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collection subgroup of the C-type lectin superfamily that binds glycosylated lipids such as phosphatidylinositol (PI) and glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 197-203 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 0-30 7782337-1 1995 Pulmonary surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collection subgroup of the C-type lectin superfamily that binds glycosylated lipids such as phosphatidylinositol (PI) and glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 197-203 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 32-36 7782337-12 1995 1) The carbohydrate binding specificity of SP-DE321Q,N323D was changed from a mannose-glucose type to a galactose type; 2) the GlcCer binding property of SP-D is closely related to its sugar binding activity; and 3) the PI binding activity is not completely dependent on its carbohydrate binding specificity. Glucosylceramides 127-133 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 43-47 7769132-1 1995 Hydrolysis of glucosylceramides (GlcCer) by beta-glucocerebrosidase generates ceramides, critical components of the epidermal permeability barrier. Glucosylceramides 14-31 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 44-67 7769132-1 1995 Hydrolysis of glucosylceramides (GlcCer) by beta-glucocerebrosidase generates ceramides, critical components of the epidermal permeability barrier. Glucosylceramides 33-39 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 44-67 7961971-4 1994 SP-D binds to phosphatidylinositol (PI) and glucosylceramide (GlcCer), and its role in alveolar lipid metabolism remains to be clarified. Glucosylceramides 44-60 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 0-4 7961971-4 1994 SP-D binds to phosphatidylinositol (PI) and glucosylceramide (GlcCer), and its role in alveolar lipid metabolism remains to be clarified. Glucosylceramides 62-68 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 0-4 7961971-6 1994 The rSP-D effectively competed with 125I-labeled native rat SP-D in a solid phase binding assay to PI and GlcCer in a manner nearly identical to native SP-D. Glucosylceramides 106-112 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 4-9 7961971-6 1994 The rSP-D effectively competed with 125I-labeled native rat SP-D in a solid phase binding assay to PI and GlcCer in a manner nearly identical to native SP-D. Glucosylceramides 106-112 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 5-9 7961971-6 1994 The rSP-D effectively competed with 125I-labeled native rat SP-D in a solid phase binding assay to PI and GlcCer in a manner nearly identical to native SP-D. Glucosylceramides 106-112 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 60-64 7961971-8 1994 Chimera A1A2D3D4 competed with iodinated SP-D in the solid phase binding assay to both PI and GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 94-100 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 41-45 8057468-5 1994 We observed less efficient binding of gp120 to liposomes containing lactosylceramide, glucosylceramide, and galactosylsulfate, whereas no binding to liposomes containing mixed gangliosides, psychosine, or sphingomyelin was detected. Glucosylceramides 86-102 inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain 4 Homo sapiens 38-43 7806975-4 1994 The neutral glycolipids, including glucosylceramide and lactosylceramide, displayed a striking increase in 3-week-old cpk/cpk mice as did the acidic lipid, ganglioside GM3. Glucosylceramides 35-51 cystin 1 Mus musculus 118-121 7806975-4 1994 The neutral glycolipids, including glucosylceramide and lactosylceramide, displayed a striking increase in 3-week-old cpk/cpk mice as did the acidic lipid, ganglioside GM3. Glucosylceramides 35-51 cystin 1 Mus musculus 122-125 8163674-2 1994 Hydrolysis of glucosylceramide by beta-glucocerebrosidase results in ceramide, a critical component of the intercellular lamellae that mediate the epidermal permeability barrier. Glucosylceramides 14-30 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 34-57 8062885-1 1994 Gaucher"s disease is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a functional deficiency in beta-glucocerebrosidase enzymatic activity and the resultant accumulation of the glycolipid glucocerebroside in macrophages. Glucosylceramides 189-205 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 97-120 2102487-6 1990 Among the several glycolipids tested, Lac-Cer, Gg-4-Cer and Glc-Cer showed inhibitory effect on proliferation of Had-1 cells, but did not show any appreciable effect on that of FM3A cells. Glucosylceramides 60-67 solute carrier family 35 (UDP-galactose transporter), member A2 Mus musculus 113-118 8492969-1 1993 Gaucher"s disease is a lipidosis caused by deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase (glucosylceramidase) with secondary accumulation of glucocerebrosides in macrophage lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 139-156 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 88-106 2060627-1 1991 The lysosomal degradation of glucosylceramide requires the hydrolase, glucosylceramide-beta-glucosidase and a sphingolipid activator protein (Gaucher factor, SAP-2, saposin C). Glucosylceramides 29-45 ETS transcription factor ELK3 Homo sapiens 158-163 8457606-1 1993 In addition to the lysosomal glucocerebrosidase, a distinct beta-glucosidase that is also active towards glucosylceramide could be demonstrated in various human tissues and cell types. Glucosylceramides 105-121 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 19-47 1530650-0 1992 Binding specificity of lung surfactant protein SP-D for glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 56-72 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 47-51 1530650-2 1992 When the binding study was performed on TLC plates, SP-D bound exclusively to GlcCer, whereas it failed to bind to GalCer, GM1, GM2, asialo-GM1, asialo-GM2, sulfatide, Forssman antigen, ceramide dihexoside, ceramide trihexoside, globoside, paragloboside or ceramide. Glucosylceramides 78-84 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 52-56 1530650-4 1992 Antibody to rat SP-D inhibited 125I-SP-D binding to GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 52-58 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 16-20 1530650-4 1992 Antibody to rat SP-D inhibited 125I-SP-D binding to GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 52-58 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 36-40 1530650-5 1992 Ca2+ was absolutely required for the binding of SP-D to GlcCer; Mg2+ failed to substitute for Ca2+. Glucosylceramides 56-62 surfactant protein D Rattus norvegicus 48-52 1834652-5 1991 Sepharose-immobilized ceramide and Sepharose-immobilized glucosylceramide were found to be suitable acceptors for GlcT and GalT-2, respectively, still using intact Golgi cisternae as the enzyme source. Glucosylceramides 57-73 beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase 4 Homo sapiens 123-129 2229016-5 1990 In this paper, we report a modification of this HPLC/FAB/MS method, which was used for the separation and characterization of neutral glycosphingolipids (GlcCer, LacCer, Gb3Cer, Gb4Cer, and IV3 alpha GalNAc-Gb4Cer) and monosialogangliosides [GM3(NeuAc or NeuGc), GM2 (NeuAc or NeuGc), and GM1 (NeuAc or NeuGc)]. Glucosylceramides 154-160 FA complementation group B Homo sapiens 53-56 2141287-1 1990 Human acid beta-glucosidase (D-glucosyl-N-acylsphingosine glucohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.45) cleaves the beta-glucosidic bonds of glucosylceramide and synthetic beta-glucosides. Glucosylceramides 124-140 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 6-27 34897099-1 2022 BACKGROUND: Glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA) mutations influence risk and prognosis of Parkinson"s disease (PD), possibly through accumulation of glycosphingolipids, including glucosylceramide (GL-1). Glucosylceramides 173-189 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 37-40 2302413-0 1990 Correlation between the activity of glucosylceramidase and its binding to glucosylceramide-containing liposomes. Glucosylceramides 74-90 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 36-54 33974284-6 2021 In analogy to human plasma, lipid analyses revealed an accumulation of glucosylceramides (GlcCer) in the DRGs and sciatic nerves, which was associated with pathologic mitochondria, impairment of mitochondrial respiration, and deregulation of transient receptor potential and TRPV and TRPA channels at mRNA, protein and functional levels in DRGs. Glucosylceramides 71-88 tryptase gamma 1 Homo sapiens 284-288 33974284-6 2021 In analogy to human plasma, lipid analyses revealed an accumulation of glucosylceramides (GlcCer) in the DRGs and sciatic nerves, which was associated with pathologic mitochondria, impairment of mitochondrial respiration, and deregulation of transient receptor potential and TRPV and TRPA channels at mRNA, protein and functional levels in DRGs. Glucosylceramides 90-96 tryptase gamma 1 Homo sapiens 284-288 33971917-5 2021 The Gba2 deletion in gba1 KO medaka resulted in the exacerbation of glucosylceramide accumulation and no improvement in neuronopathic GD pathological changes, asyn accumulation, or swimming abnormalities. Glucosylceramides 68-84 non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase Oryzias latipes 4-8 34919775-4 2022 Here, the mutation of alkaline ceramidase (ACER) in a ceramide kinase mutant acd5 resulted in spontaneous programmed cell death early in development and was accompanied by ceramide accumulation, while other types of sphingolipids, such as long chain base, glucosylceramide, and glycosylinositol phosphorylceramide, remained at the same level as the wild-type plants. Glucosylceramides 256-272 Diacylglycerol kinase family protein Arabidopsis thaliana 77-81 33939982-8 2021 Additionally, triple ORMDL1/2/3 knockout but not ORMDL3 single knockout dramatically increased levels of galactosylceramides, glucosylceramides, and lactosylceramides, the elevated N-acyl chain distributions of which broadly correlated with the increases in ceramide species. Glucosylceramides 126-143 ORMDL sphingolipid biosynthesis regulator 1 Homo sapiens 21-31 33823526-1 2021 INTRODUCTION: Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder, in which biallelic pathogenic variants in the Glucosidase beta acid (GBA) gene result in defective functioning of glucosylceramidase that causes deposition of glucocerebroside in cells. Glucosylceramides 252-268 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 162-165 33823526-1 2021 INTRODUCTION: Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder, in which biallelic pathogenic variants in the Glucosidase beta acid (GBA) gene result in defective functioning of glucosylceramidase that causes deposition of glucocerebroside in cells. Glucosylceramides 252-268 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 207-225 33802460-2 2021 Similar to Gaucher disease (GD), patients deficient in glucocerebrosidase (GCase) degrading GlcCer, NPC patients show an elevated glucosylsphingosine and glucosylated cholesterol. Glucosylceramides 92-98 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 75-80 11741960-3 2002 Thus, certain neutral glycosphingolipids (e.g. GlcCer, LacCer, and Gb(3)Cer) can enhance anticoagulant activity of APC/protein S by mechanisms that are distinctly different from those of phospholipids alone. Glucosylceramides 47-53 APC regulator of WNT signaling pathway Homo sapiens 115-118 34811369-2 2021 GBA encodes the beta-glucocerebrosidase enzyme that hydrolyzes glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 63-79 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 0-3 34843781-6 2022 In the same cell model, the AhR agonists reduced the expression of glucose metabolism genes (PCK1, G6PC and PDK4), and they up-regulated levels of glucosylceramides, together with a concomitant induction of expression of UGCG, glucosylceramide synthesis enzyme. Glucosylceramides 147-164 aryl hydrocarbon receptor Homo sapiens 28-31 34843781-6 2022 In the same cell model, the AhR agonists reduced the expression of glucose metabolism genes (PCK1, G6PC and PDK4), and they up-regulated levels of glucosylceramides, together with a concomitant induction of expression of UGCG, glucosylceramide synthesis enzyme. Glucosylceramides 227-243 aryl hydrocarbon receptor Homo sapiens 28-31 34843781-6 2022 In the same cell model, the AhR agonists reduced the expression of glucose metabolism genes (PCK1, G6PC and PDK4), and they up-regulated levels of glucosylceramides, together with a concomitant induction of expression of UGCG, glucosylceramide synthesis enzyme. Glucosylceramides 227-243 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 221-225 34811369-0 2021 Glucosylceramide in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with GBA-associated and idiopathic Parkinson"s disease enrolled in PPMI. Glucosylceramides 0-16 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 57-60 34883387-2 2022 An attractive hypothesis is that the lipid substrate of glucocerebrosidase, glucosylceramide, accumulates in patients with PD with a GBA mutation (PD-GBA). Glucosylceramides 76-92 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 133-136 34883387-2 2022 An attractive hypothesis is that the lipid substrate of glucocerebrosidase, glucosylceramide, accumulates in patients with PD with a GBA mutation (PD-GBA). Glucosylceramides 76-92 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 150-153 34927020-1 2021 Glucosylceramide (GluCer) was accumulated in sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1) but not SMS2 deficient mouse tissues. Glucosylceramides 0-16 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Mus musculus 45-69 34927020-1 2021 Glucosylceramide (GluCer) was accumulated in sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1) but not SMS2 deficient mouse tissues. Glucosylceramides 0-16 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Mus musculus 71-75 34927020-1 2021 Glucosylceramide (GluCer) was accumulated in sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1) but not SMS2 deficient mouse tissues. Glucosylceramides 18-24 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Mus musculus 45-69 34927020-1 2021 Glucosylceramide (GluCer) was accumulated in sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1) but not SMS2 deficient mouse tissues. Glucosylceramides 18-24 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Mus musculus 71-75 34927020-6 2021 Further, we found that direct GluCer treatment (in vitro and in vivo) promoted hepatocyte to secrete more activated TGFbeta1, which stimulated more collagen 1alpha1 production in hepatic stellate cells. Glucosylceramides 30-36 transforming growth factor, beta 1 Mus musculus 116-124 34927020-7 2021 Additionally, GluCer promoted more beta-catenin translocation into the nucleus, thus promoting tumorigenesis. Glucosylceramides 14-20 catenin (cadherin associated protein), beta 1 Mus musculus 35-47 34626204-9 2021 Furthermore, tumor markers such as FGF21 and EPCAM are lowered following UGCG OE, which could be related to glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and lactosylceramide (LacCer) accumulation in glycosphingolipid-enriched microdomains (GEMs) and subsequently altered signaling protein phosphorylation. Glucosylceramides 108-124 fibroblast growth factor 21 Mus musculus 35-40 34626204-9 2021 Furthermore, tumor markers such as FGF21 and EPCAM are lowered following UGCG OE, which could be related to glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and lactosylceramide (LacCer) accumulation in glycosphingolipid-enriched microdomains (GEMs) and subsequently altered signaling protein phosphorylation. Glucosylceramides 108-124 epithelial cell adhesion molecule Mus musculus 45-50 34626204-9 2021 Furthermore, tumor markers such as FGF21 and EPCAM are lowered following UGCG OE, which could be related to glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and lactosylceramide (LacCer) accumulation in glycosphingolipid-enriched microdomains (GEMs) and subsequently altered signaling protein phosphorylation. Glucosylceramides 126-132 fibroblast growth factor 21 Mus musculus 35-40 34626204-9 2021 Furthermore, tumor markers such as FGF21 and EPCAM are lowered following UGCG OE, which could be related to glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and lactosylceramide (LacCer) accumulation in glycosphingolipid-enriched microdomains (GEMs) and subsequently altered signaling protein phosphorylation. Glucosylceramides 126-132 epithelial cell adhesion molecule Mus musculus 45-50 34686867-3 2021 Here, we uncover that tumor-cell-derived glucosylceramide stimulated unconventional endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress responses by inducing reshuffling of lipid composition and saturation on the ER membrane in macrophages, which induced IRE1-mediated spliced XBP1 production and STAT3 activation. Glucosylceramides 41-57 endoplasmic reticulum to nucleus signaling 1 Homo sapiens 237-241 34686867-3 2021 Here, we uncover that tumor-cell-derived glucosylceramide stimulated unconventional endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress responses by inducing reshuffling of lipid composition and saturation on the ER membrane in macrophages, which induced IRE1-mediated spliced XBP1 production and STAT3 activation. Glucosylceramides 41-57 X-box binding protein 1 Homo sapiens 259-263 34686867-3 2021 Here, we uncover that tumor-cell-derived glucosylceramide stimulated unconventional endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress responses by inducing reshuffling of lipid composition and saturation on the ER membrane in macrophages, which induced IRE1-mediated spliced XBP1 production and STAT3 activation. Glucosylceramides 41-57 signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 Homo sapiens 279-284 34509608-2 2021 GCase metabolizes the glycosphingolipids glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 41-57 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-5 34509608-2 2021 GCase metabolizes the glycosphingolipids glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 59-65 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-5 34509608-5 2021 The glycosphingolipid GlcCer is synthesized by a single enzyme, glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), and small molecule inhibitors (GCSi) reduce cellular glycosphingolipid levels. Glucosylceramides 22-28 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 64-89 34509608-5 2021 The glycosphingolipid GlcCer is synthesized by a single enzyme, glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), and small molecule inhibitors (GCSi) reduce cellular glycosphingolipid levels. Glucosylceramides 22-28 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 91-94 34811369-3 2021 We hypothesized that GBA mutations will lead to glucosylceramide accumulation in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Glucosylceramides 48-64 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 21-24 34811369-6 2021 The glucosylceramide fraction was increased (P = 0.0001), and the sphingomyelin fraction (a downstream metabolite) was reduced (P = 0.0001) in CSF of GBA-PD patients compared to healthy controls. Glucosylceramides 4-20 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 150-153 34811369-10 2021 The GlcCer/SM ratio was negatively associated with alpha-synuclein levels in CSF of PD patients. Glucosylceramides 4-10 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 51-66 34811369-11 2021 This study highlights glucosylceramide as a pathway biomarker for GBA-PD patients and the GlcCer/SM ratio as a potential stratification tool for clinical trials of idiopathic PD patients. Glucosylceramides 22-38 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 66-69 34686711-4 2021 Here, we aim to alleviate the lipid storage burden by inhibiting the de novo synthesis of the primary glycosphingolipid substrate of GCase, glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 140-156 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 133-138 34686711-4 2021 Here, we aim to alleviate the lipid storage burden by inhibiting the de novo synthesis of the primary glycosphingolipid substrate of GCase, glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 158-164 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 133-138 34686711-5 2021 We have previously shown that systemic GCS inhibition reduced GlcCer and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) accumulation, slowed alpha-synuclein buildup in the hippocampus, and improved cognitive deficits. Glucosylceramides 62-68 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 39-42 34134921-3 2021 An autosomal recessive disorder is caused by variants in the human glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA; MIM*606463) located on chromosome 1q21, resulting from deficit or lack of activity of the beta-glucocerebrosidase enzyme, leading to the accumulation of glucocerebroside substrate in the cells of the macrophage-monocyte system. Glucosylceramides 250-266 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 92-95 34622801-3 2021 We developed an efficient strategy to screen for modulators of beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), a lysosomal enzyme that exhibits decreased activity in patients with PD, leading to accumulation of the substrate glucosylceramide and oxidized dopamine and alpha-synuclein, which contribute to PD pathogenesis. Glucosylceramides 210-226 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 63-86 34622801-3 2021 We developed an efficient strategy to screen for modulators of beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), a lysosomal enzyme that exhibits decreased activity in patients with PD, leading to accumulation of the substrate glucosylceramide and oxidized dopamine and alpha-synuclein, which contribute to PD pathogenesis. Glucosylceramides 210-226 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 88-93 34720832-1 2021 Gaucher disease is a rare genetic disorder caused by the deficiency of acid beta-glucosidase to effectively catalyze the degradation of glucosylceramide to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 136-152 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 71-92 34638955-7 2021 Interestingly, S1P and glucosylceramides, but not ceramides, were elevated in bile of Sgpl1HepKO mice. Glucosylceramides 23-40 sphingosine phosphate lyase 1 Mus musculus 86-91 34760177-1 2021 Gaucher"s disease, the most prevalent lysosomal storage disorder, is caused by missense mutation of the GBA gene, ultimately resulting in deficient GCase activity, hence the excessive build-up of cellular glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 205-221 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 104-107 34213307-0 2021 Glucosylceramide Associated with Gaucher Disease Forms Amyloid-like Twisted Ribbon Fibrils That Induce alpha-Synuclein Aggregation. Glucosylceramides 0-16 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 103-118 34485083-1 2021 In Gaucher disease (GD), genetic deficiency of acid beta-glucosidase leads to accumulation of its substrate glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 108-124 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 47-68 34485083-1 2021 In Gaucher disease (GD), genetic deficiency of acid beta-glucosidase leads to accumulation of its substrate glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 126-132 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 47-68 34417467-5 2021 Germline deficiency, a conserved lifespan-extending paradigm, induces somatic expression of the fatty acid elongase ELO-3, and behenic acid (22:0) generated by ELO-3 is incorporated into glucosylceramide for lifespan regulation. Glucosylceramides 187-203 Putative fatty acid elongation protein 3 Caenorhabditis elegans 160-165 34458595-1 2021 The acid beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) enzyme cleaves glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 56-72 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 9-32 34458595-1 2021 The acid beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) enzyme cleaves glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 56-72 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 34-39 34686508-1 2021 OBJECTIVE: UDP-glucose ceramide glycosyltransferase (UGCG), a critical enzyme for the synthesis of glucosylceramide, is implicated in various cellular processes. Glucosylceramides 99-115 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 11-51 34686508-1 2021 OBJECTIVE: UDP-glucose ceramide glycosyltransferase (UGCG), a critical enzyme for the synthesis of glucosylceramide, is implicated in various cellular processes. Glucosylceramides 99-115 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 53-57 34213307-1 2021 A major risk factor for Gaucher"s disease is loss of function mutations in the GBA1 gene that encodes lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase, resulting in accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), a key lysosomal sphingolipid. Glucosylceramides 166-182 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 79-83 34213307-1 2021 A major risk factor for Gaucher"s disease is loss of function mutations in the GBA1 gene that encodes lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase, resulting in accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), a key lysosomal sphingolipid. Glucosylceramides 184-190 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 79-83 34151863-3 2021 Deficiency in the GBA1 encoded enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCase) leads to the accumulation of the GCase glycolipid substrates glucosylceramide and glucosylsphingosine and ultimately results in toxicity and inflammation and negatively affect many aspects of Parkinson"s disease, including disease risk, the severity of presentation, age of onset, and likelihood of progression to dementia. Glucosylceramides 126-142 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 18-22 34106956-1 2021 Multiple mutations have been described in the human GBA1 gene, which encodes the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) that degrades glucosylceramide and is pivotal in glycosphingolipid substrate metabolism. Glucosylceramides 144-160 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 52-56 34106956-1 2021 Multiple mutations have been described in the human GBA1 gene, which encodes the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) that degrades glucosylceramide and is pivotal in glycosphingolipid substrate metabolism. Glucosylceramides 144-160 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 98-121 34106956-1 2021 Multiple mutations have been described in the human GBA1 gene, which encodes the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) that degrades glucosylceramide and is pivotal in glycosphingolipid substrate metabolism. Glucosylceramides 144-160 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 123-128 34066520-7 2021 In SYS1 KO Vero cells, expression of Gb3 and sphingomyelin was decreased, while that of glucosylceramide and lactosylceramide was increased. Glucosylceramides 88-104 protein SYS1 homolog Chlorocebus sabaeus 3-7 34597626-5 2021 Using one probe, XLB, here we identified ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters ABCA3, ABCB4, and ABCB10 as unfractionated microsomal GlcCer-binding proteins in DU-145 prostate tumor cells. Glucosylceramides 135-141 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 6 (Langereis blood group) Homo sapiens 41-61 34597626-5 2021 Using one probe, XLB, here we identified ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters ABCA3, ABCB4, and ABCB10 as unfractionated microsomal GlcCer-binding proteins in DU-145 prostate tumor cells. Glucosylceramides 135-141 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 6 (Langereis blood group) Homo sapiens 63-66 34597626-5 2021 Using one probe, XLB, here we identified ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters ABCA3, ABCB4, and ABCB10 as unfractionated microsomal GlcCer-binding proteins in DU-145 prostate tumor cells. Glucosylceramides 135-141 ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 3 Homo sapiens 81-86 34597626-5 2021 Using one probe, XLB, here we identified ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters ABCA3, ABCB4, and ABCB10 as unfractionated microsomal GlcCer-binding proteins in DU-145 prostate tumor cells. Glucosylceramides 135-141 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 4 Homo sapiens 88-93 34597626-5 2021 Using one probe, XLB, here we identified ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters ABCA3, ABCB4, and ABCB10 as unfractionated microsomal GlcCer-binding proteins in DU-145 prostate tumor cells. Glucosylceramides 135-141 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 10 Homo sapiens 99-105 34597626-8 2021 Depletion of ABCA12, implicated in GlcCer transport, preferentially decreased neutral GSL levels, while ABCB1 KD preferentially reduced gangliosides, but increased neutral GSL Gb3. Glucosylceramides 35-41 ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 12 Homo sapiens 13-19 34597626-9 2021 These results imply that multiple ABC transporters may provide distinct but overlapping GlcCer and LacCer pools within the Golgi lumen for anabolism of different GSL series by metabolic channeling. Glucosylceramides 88-94 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 6 (Langereis blood group) Homo sapiens 34-37 34993951-2 2022 In the stratum corneum (SC), beta- glucocerebrosidase (GBA) mediates transformation of glucosylceramide (GlcCER) into ceramide (CER) and cholesterol into glucosylcholesterol (GlcChol). Glucosylceramides 87-103 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 55-58 34993951-2 2022 In the stratum corneum (SC), beta- glucocerebrosidase (GBA) mediates transformation of glucosylceramide (GlcCER) into ceramide (CER) and cholesterol into glucosylcholesterol (GlcChol). Glucosylceramides 105-111 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 55-58 35637196-0 2022 GBA1-dependent membrane glucosylceramide reprogramming promotes liver cancer metastasis via activation of the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 24-40 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 0-4 35637196-0 2022 GBA1-dependent membrane glucosylceramide reprogramming promotes liver cancer metastasis via activation of the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 24-40 catenin beta 1 Homo sapiens 114-126 35637196-2 2022 In this study, we demonstrated that the protein expression of GBA1, which catalyses the conversion of GlcCer to ceramide, was downregulated in liver cancer tissue. Glucosylceramides 102-108 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 62-66 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 44-50 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 29-33 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 44-50 LDL receptor related protein 6 Homo sapiens 75-79 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 44-50 LDL receptor related protein 6 Homo sapiens 144-148 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 44-50 LDL receptor related protein 6 Homo sapiens 173-177 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 44-50 catenin beta 1 Homo sapiens 237-249 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 133-139 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 29-33 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 133-139 LDL receptor related protein 6 Homo sapiens 75-79 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 133-139 LDL receptor related protein 6 Homo sapiens 144-148 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 133-139 LDL receptor related protein 6 Homo sapiens 173-177 35637196-6 2022 In the plasma membrane (PM), GBA1-dependent GlcCer reprogramming increased LRP6 location in the PM leading to an interaction between GlcCer and LRP6, subsequently promoting LRP6 phosphorylation at Ser1490, and finally activating the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway. Glucosylceramides 133-139 catenin beta 1 Homo sapiens 237-249 35637196-8 2022 In addition, the results of mass spectrometry indicated that GlcCer d18:1/18:0 was the most notably increased studied species in the PM when GBA1 was downregulated, suggesting that GlcCer d18:1/18:0 may be the major functional lipid that promotes GBA1-dependent liver cancer metastasis. Glucosylceramides 61-67 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 141-145 35637196-8 2022 In addition, the results of mass spectrometry indicated that GlcCer d18:1/18:0 was the most notably increased studied species in the PM when GBA1 was downregulated, suggesting that GlcCer d18:1/18:0 may be the major functional lipid that promotes GBA1-dependent liver cancer metastasis. Glucosylceramides 61-67 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 247-251 35637196-8 2022 In addition, the results of mass spectrometry indicated that GlcCer d18:1/18:0 was the most notably increased studied species in the PM when GBA1 was downregulated, suggesting that GlcCer d18:1/18:0 may be the major functional lipid that promotes GBA1-dependent liver cancer metastasis. Glucosylceramides 181-187 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 141-145 35637196-8 2022 In addition, the results of mass spectrometry indicated that GlcCer d18:1/18:0 was the most notably increased studied species in the PM when GBA1 was downregulated, suggesting that GlcCer d18:1/18:0 may be the major functional lipid that promotes GBA1-dependent liver cancer metastasis. Glucosylceramides 181-187 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 247-251 35637196-9 2022 Thus, GBA1-mediated GlcCer reprogramming in the PM promotes metastasis of liver cancer via activation of the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway, upregulation of GBA1 may be a potential therapeutic strategy to combat liver cancer metastasis. Glucosylceramides 20-26 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 6-10 35637196-9 2022 Thus, GBA1-mediated GlcCer reprogramming in the PM promotes metastasis of liver cancer via activation of the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway, upregulation of GBA1 may be a potential therapeutic strategy to combat liver cancer metastasis. Glucosylceramides 20-26 catenin beta 1 Homo sapiens 113-125 35637196-9 2022 Thus, GBA1-mediated GlcCer reprogramming in the PM promotes metastasis of liver cancer via activation of the Wnt/beta-catenin signalling pathway, upregulation of GBA1 may be a potential therapeutic strategy to combat liver cancer metastasis. Glucosylceramides 20-26 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 162-166 35101134-6 2022 Mutations in GBA reduce glucocerebrosidase (GCase) activity, leading to glucosylceramide accumulation, alpha-syn aggregation and broad autophagic abnormalities. Glucosylceramides 72-88 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 13-16 35065083-1 2022 The lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCase), encoded by the GBA1 gene, is a membrane-associated protein catalyzing the cleavage of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 135-151 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 64-68 35065083-1 2022 The lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCase), encoded by the GBA1 gene, is a membrane-associated protein catalyzing the cleavage of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 153-159 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 64-68 35401150-2 2022 Mutations in the glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene, which encodes the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which hydrolyzes glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide, are the most important and common genetic PD risk factors discovered to date. Glucosylceramides 128-144 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 37-40 35401150-2 2022 Mutations in the glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene, which encodes the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which hydrolyzes glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide, are the most important and common genetic PD risk factors discovered to date. Glucosylceramides 128-144 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 83-101 35401150-2 2022 Mutations in the glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene, which encodes the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which hydrolyzes glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide, are the most important and common genetic PD risk factors discovered to date. Glucosylceramides 146-152 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 17-35 35401150-2 2022 Mutations in the glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene, which encodes the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which hydrolyzes glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide, are the most important and common genetic PD risk factors discovered to date. Glucosylceramides 146-152 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 37-40 35401150-2 2022 Mutations in the glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene, which encodes the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which hydrolyzes glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide, are the most important and common genetic PD risk factors discovered to date. Glucosylceramides 146-152 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 83-101 35188773-7 2022 The ring opening of T-036 resulted in another potent GCS inhibitor with a lower toxicological risk, T-690, which reduced glucosylceramide in a dose-dependent manner in the plasma and cortex of mice. Glucosylceramides 121-137 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 53-56 35572168-7 2022 RT-PCR revealed that after damage repair by Cer/Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the expression of two genes in the sterol regulatory element-binding protein and three in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor pathway significantly increased. Glucosylceramides 48-64 CCHC-type zinc finger nucleic acid binding protein Homo sapiens 110-151 35315333-1 2022 In Gaucher disease (GD), the deficiency of glucocerebrosidase (GCase/ GBA1) causes lysosomal accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is partly converted by acid ceramidase (ACase) to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) in the lysosome. Glucosylceramides 109-125 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 70-74 35315333-1 2022 In Gaucher disease (GD), the deficiency of glucocerebrosidase (GCase/ GBA1) causes lysosomal accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is partly converted by acid ceramidase (ACase) to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) in the lysosome. Glucosylceramides 127-133 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 70-74 35562868-4 2022 UDP-glucose ceramide glycosyltransferase (UGCG), a key enzyme in glycosphingolipid metabolism, generates glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is the precursor for all glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 105-121 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-40 35562868-4 2022 UDP-glucose ceramide glycosyltransferase (UGCG), a key enzyme in glycosphingolipid metabolism, generates glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is the precursor for all glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 123-129 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-40 3408492-1 1988 SAP-2 is a family of heat-stable, acidic glycoproteins which stimulate enzymatic hydrolysis of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 95-111 ETS transcription factor ELK3 Homo sapiens 0-5 2591351-4 1989 When a crude glucosylceramidase placental preparation is incubated with the assay mixture the enzyme is almost totally bound to the glucosylceramide-oleic acid particles. Glucosylceramides 132-148 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 13-31 3087971-2 1986 Human acid beta-glucosidase (glucosylceramidase; EC 3.2.1.45) cleaves the glycosidic bonds of glucosyl ceramide and synthetic beta-glucosides. Glucosylceramides 94-111 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 6-27 3771578-2 1986 SAP-2 has previously been demonstrated to activate the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide, galactosylceramide, and, possibly, sphingomyelin. Glucosylceramides 69-85 ETS transcription factor ELK3 Homo sapiens 0-5 3392043-8 1988 With enzyme preparations from the other strains lactosylceramide was the single major degradation product from complex glycosphingolipids with less than 30% further degradation to glucosylceramide within 48 h. We conclude that glycosidases from mucin-degrading strains of human enteric bacteria degrade oligosaccharide chains of lactoseries fucolipids and gangliosides of intestinal origin primarily to lactosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 180-196 LOC100508689 Homo sapiens 245-250 3582671-0 1987 The binding of glucosylceramidase to glucosylceramide is promoted by its activator protein. Glucosylceramides 37-53 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 15-33 3582671-5 1987 After the purification step which frees the enzyme of most of its activator protein (octyl-Sepharose 4B chromatography), the capacity of glucosylceramidase to bind to the glucosylceramide micelles is dramatically decreased. Glucosylceramides 171-187 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 137-155 3099851-1 1987 The activity of a galactosyltransferase (GalT-2) that catalyzes the transfer of galactose from uridinediphosphogalactose to glucosylceramide in cultured normal human proximal tubular (PT) cells was characterized with respect to substrate saturation and metal ion requirements. Glucosylceramides 124-140 beta-1,3-galactosyltransferase 4 Homo sapiens 41-47 3099851-4 1987 The Vmax values for glucosylceramide and UDP[U-14C]galactose were 0.12 nmol/mg protein per 2 h and 173 nmol/mg protein per 2 h, respectively. Glucosylceramides 20-36 period circadian regulator 2 Homo sapiens 87-92 3099851-4 1987 The Vmax values for glucosylceramide and UDP[U-14C]galactose were 0.12 nmol/mg protein per 2 h and 173 nmol/mg protein per 2 h, respectively. Glucosylceramides 20-36 period circadian regulator 2 Homo sapiens 119-124 3666281-10 1987 GalCer and GlcCer contained considerable amounts of C16- and C18-acids, and of C18-phytosphingosine, whereas C24-acids and C18-sphingosine were predominant in the other GSLs. Glucosylceramides 11-17 Bardet-Biedl syndrome 9 Homo sapiens 61-64 3666281-10 1987 GalCer and GlcCer contained considerable amounts of C16- and C18-acids, and of C18-phytosphingosine, whereas C24-acids and C18-sphingosine were predominant in the other GSLs. Glucosylceramides 11-17 Bardet-Biedl syndrome 9 Homo sapiens 79-82 3666281-10 1987 GalCer and GlcCer contained considerable amounts of C16- and C18-acids, and of C18-phytosphingosine, whereas C24-acids and C18-sphingosine were predominant in the other GSLs. Glucosylceramides 11-17 Bardet-Biedl syndrome 9 Homo sapiens 79-82 2939881-6 1986 The orientation of the newly synthesized glucosylceramide is studied by the ability of the enzyme glucosylceramidase to hydrolyse this compound both on intact and on disrupted vesicles. Glucosylceramides 41-57 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 98-116 3087971-2 1986 Human acid beta-glucosidase (glucosylceramidase; EC 3.2.1.45) cleaves the glycosidic bonds of glucosyl ceramide and synthetic beta-glucosides. Glucosylceramides 94-111 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 29-47 3456607-1 1986 Human acid beta-glucosidase (D-glucosyl-N-acylsphingosine glucohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.45) cleaves the glucosidic bonds of glucosylceramide and synthetic beta-glucosides. Glucosylceramides 119-135 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 6-27 7049116-6 1982 The migration inhibition factor (MIF) test performed with the lymphocytes of our patients was positive to glucocerebroside in four of 17 patients, to glucocerebrosidase in four of 19 patients, and to the extracts of the spleen of a patient with Gaucher"s disease in three of eight patients. Glucosylceramides 106-122 macrophage migration inhibitory factor Homo sapiens 4-31 9556662-1 1985 Sphingolipid activator protein-2 (SAP-2) has been found to stimulate the enzymatic hydrolysis of glucosylceramide, galactosylceramide, and sphingomyelin. Glucosylceramides 97-113 ETS transcription factor ELK3 Homo sapiens 0-32 9556662-1 1985 Sphingolipid activator protein-2 (SAP-2) has been found to stimulate the enzymatic hydrolysis of glucosylceramide, galactosylceramide, and sphingomyelin. Glucosylceramides 97-113 ETS transcription factor ELK3 Homo sapiens 34-39 3929764-3 1985 Lactase hydrolyzes, besides lactose, cellobiose and the synthetic substrates, 4-methylumbelliferyl-beta-galactoside and beta-glucoside, as well as phlorizin; but it does not hydrolyze glucocerebroside. Glucosylceramides 184-200 lactase Homo sapiens 0-7 3921288-0 1985 Studies on a sphingolipid activator protein (SAP-2) in fibroblasts from patients with lysosomal storage diseases, including Niemann-Pick disease Type C. Sphingolipid activator protein-2 (SAP-2) has been found to stimulate the enzymatic hydrolysis of at least three sphingolipids, glucosylceramide, galactosylceramide and sphingomyelin. Glucosylceramides 280-296 ETS transcription factor ELK3 Homo sapiens 45-50 3921288-0 1985 Studies on a sphingolipid activator protein (SAP-2) in fibroblasts from patients with lysosomal storage diseases, including Niemann-Pick disease Type C. Sphingolipid activator protein-2 (SAP-2) has been found to stimulate the enzymatic hydrolysis of at least three sphingolipids, glucosylceramide, galactosylceramide and sphingomyelin. Glucosylceramides 280-296 ETS transcription factor ELK3 Homo sapiens 153-185 3921288-0 1985 Studies on a sphingolipid activator protein (SAP-2) in fibroblasts from patients with lysosomal storage diseases, including Niemann-Pick disease Type C. Sphingolipid activator protein-2 (SAP-2) has been found to stimulate the enzymatic hydrolysis of at least three sphingolipids, glucosylceramide, galactosylceramide and sphingomyelin. Glucosylceramides 280-296 ETS transcription factor ELK3 Homo sapiens 187-192 6626552-2 1983 This hydration level, representing strongly bound water, is identical to that observed previously for human glucocerebroside (Bach, D., Sela, B. and Miller, I.R. Glucosylceramides 108-124 acyl-CoA thioesterase 7 Homo sapiens 126-130 6883703-1 1983 Our earlier observation that N-stearoyl- and N-lignoceroyl-glucosyl-dihydro-sphingosines have much lower affinity to the hydrolytic enzyme, glucosylceramidase, than the natural mixture of glucosylceramide [11] has been further pursued with catalytically hydrogenated natural substrate. Glucosylceramides 188-204 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 140-158 7049116-6 1982 The migration inhibition factor (MIF) test performed with the lymphocytes of our patients was positive to glucocerebroside in four of 17 patients, to glucocerebrosidase in four of 19 patients, and to the extracts of the spleen of a patient with Gaucher"s disease in three of eight patients. Glucosylceramides 106-122 macrophage migration inhibitory factor Homo sapiens 33-36 7076644-6 1982 One is the pathway to GM4 (NeuAc) from galactosylceramide, and the other is that for synthesizing GM2 (NeuGc) from glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 115-131 T cell receptor alpha variable 6-3 Mus musculus 22-25 7053901-0 1982 Comparison of synthetic and natural glucosylceramides as substrate for glucosylceramidase assay. Glucosylceramides 36-53 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 71-89 7053901-2 1982 When such tritiated glucosylceramide was diluted with unlabelled glucosylceramide from different sources and used as the substrate for assays of glucosylceramidase, the apparent activities obtained differed drastically. Glucosylceramides 20-36 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 145-163 7053901-2 1982 When such tritiated glucosylceramide was diluted with unlabelled glucosylceramide from different sources and used as the substrate for assays of glucosylceramidase, the apparent activities obtained differed drastically. Glucosylceramides 65-81 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 145-163 508779-6 1979 Thus, the hypothesis that the difference in fatty acid composition found in glucocerebroside is obtained as a result of a mutation affecting the specificity of the residual glucosylceramidase must be rejected. Glucosylceramides 76-92 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 173-191 7284440-1 1981 Purified antithrombin III has been reported to have bound glucocerebroside, the major glycolipid of plasma. Glucosylceramides 58-74 serpin family C member 1 Homo sapiens 9-25 4364062-0 1974 The occurrence of beta-glucocerebrosidase activity in the glucocerebroside-rich deposits of Gaucher"s disease. Glucosylceramides 58-74 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 18-41 618863-8 1978 Although it remains to be established whether the inhibitory actions of antithrombin III are affected by glucosylceramide, the relative amounts which are bound suggest that antithrombin III may be a significant carrier of the glycolipid. Glucosylceramides 105-121 serpin family C member 1 Homo sapiens 72-88 836891-5 1977 The loaded cells can be ingested by macrophage in vitro and the glucocerebroside partially degraded by lysosomal glucocerebrosidase. Glucosylceramides 64-80 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 103-131 1002685-2 1976 Glucosylceramide was perbenzoylated and separated on a packed muBondapack C18 column, using methanol as eluting solvent. Glucosylceramides 0-16 Bardet-Biedl syndrome 9 Homo sapiens 74-77 182248-0 1976 Uptake of radiolabeled galactosyl-(alpha1 goes to 4)-galactosyl-(beta1 goes to 4)-glucosylceramide by human serum lipoproteins in vitro. Glucosylceramides 80-98 adrenoceptor alpha 1D Homo sapiens 35-41 182248-0 1976 Uptake of radiolabeled galactosyl-(alpha1 goes to 4)-galactosyl-(beta1 goes to 4)-glucosylceramide by human serum lipoproteins in vitro. Glucosylceramides 80-98 potassium calcium-activated channel subfamily M regulatory beta subunit 1 Homo sapiens 65-70 182248-1 1976 Human serum was exposed to various amounts of [6-3H] galactosyl-(alpha1 goes to 4)-galactosyl-(beta1 goes to 4)-glucosylceramide under standardized conditions in vitro, and the uptake of the lipid by serum lipoproteins was determined. Glucosylceramides 110-128 adrenoceptor alpha 1D Homo sapiens 65-71 182248-1 1976 Human serum was exposed to various amounts of [6-3H] galactosyl-(alpha1 goes to 4)-galactosyl-(beta1 goes to 4)-glucosylceramide under standardized conditions in vitro, and the uptake of the lipid by serum lipoproteins was determined. Glucosylceramides 110-128 potassium calcium-activated channel subfamily M regulatory beta subunit 1 Homo sapiens 95-100 809441-8 1975 In contrast to the results with GL-la, the maximum incorporation of [6,6-2H2]hexose into lactosylceramide (galactosyl-(beta1 leads to 4)-glucosylceramide) was 2-fold higher in the Fabry patient (1.6%) than in the control (0.8%). Glucosylceramides 32-37 UDP-GlcNAc:betaGal beta-1,3-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase 2 Homo sapiens 119-124 1177668-0 1975 Enzymatic synthesis of glucocerebroside by UDP-glucose: ceramide glucosyltransferase during ontogenesis of chicken retina. Glucosylceramides 23-39 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Gallus gallus 56-84 33684145-8 2021 These findings indicate that BSG stimulates ceramide synthesis via the up-regulated expression levels of CerS3 and GCS in the glucosylceramide pathway, which results in a significantly increased level of total ceramides in the SC accompanied by significantly increased levels of acylceramide species such as Cer[EOS]. Glucosylceramides 126-142 ceramide synthase 3 Homo sapiens 105-110 33219714-5 2021 This gene encodes an essential lysosomal enzyme called beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which is responsible for degrading the glycolipid glucocerebroside into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 138-154 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 55-78 33342090-1 2021 Gaucher disease, the most prevalent metabolic storage disorder, is caused by mutations in the glucocerebrosidase gene GBA1, which lead to the accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in affected cells. Glucosylceramides 158-174 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 118-122 33342090-1 2021 Gaucher disease, the most prevalent metabolic storage disorder, is caused by mutations in the glucocerebrosidase gene GBA1, which lead to the accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in affected cells. Glucosylceramides 176-182 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 118-122 33342090-6 2021 With this synthetic mRNA-based rapid differentiation method, we found that the metabolic defect in GD1 patient cells can be rescued by the overexpression of wild-type GBA1 or the treatment with an inhibitor for GlcCer synthesis. Glucosylceramides 211-217 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 167-171 33684145-8 2021 These findings indicate that BSG stimulates ceramide synthesis via the up-regulated expression levels of CerS3 and GCS in the glucosylceramide pathway, which results in a significantly increased level of total ceramides in the SC accompanied by significantly increased levels of acylceramide species such as Cer[EOS]. Glucosylceramides 126-142 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 115-118 33142037-11 2021 After treatment stop, GlcCer levels returned to baseline and increased above baseline at lowest doses, probably due to the higher potency of sinbaglustat on GBA2 compared to GCS. Glucosylceramides 22-28 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 157-161 33355876-7 2020 The metabolism of glucosylceramide is regulated by glucosylceramide synthase (EC: 2.4.1.80) which is the key enzyme in the glycosylation of ceramide. Glucosylceramides 18-34 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 51-76 33539341-11 2021 Lipidomic analysis of nSMase knockdown on ceramide and glucosylceramide levels suggested that Gba1b mutant protein aggregation may depend on relative depletion of specific ceramide species often enriched in EVs. Glucosylceramides 55-71 neutral sphingomyelinase Drosophila melanogaster 22-28 33152398-4 2021 Gba-/-;Gbatg mice, which contain a Gba transgene regulated by doxycycline, accumulate moderate levels of the offending substrate in GD, glucosylceramide, and live for up to 10 months, i.e. significantly longer than mice which model type 2 GD. Glucosylceramides 136-152 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-3 33152398-4 2021 Gba-/-;Gbatg mice, which contain a Gba transgene regulated by doxycycline, accumulate moderate levels of the offending substrate in GD, glucosylceramide, and live for up to 10 months, i.e. significantly longer than mice which model type 2 GD. Glucosylceramides 136-152 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 7-10 32851809-1 2021 Venglustat is a small-molecule glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) inhibitor designed to reduce the production of glucosylceramide (GL-1) and thus is expected to substantially reduce formation of glucosylceramide-based glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 31-47 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 58-61 32851809-1 2021 Venglustat is a small-molecule glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) inhibitor designed to reduce the production of glucosylceramide (GL-1) and thus is expected to substantially reduce formation of glucosylceramide-based glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 110-126 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 31-56 32851809-1 2021 Venglustat is a small-molecule glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) inhibitor designed to reduce the production of glucosylceramide (GL-1) and thus is expected to substantially reduce formation of glucosylceramide-based glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 110-126 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 58-61 33216044-9 2021 Interestingly, CSF glucosylceramide (d18 : 1/C23 : 0) exhibited a significant correlation with CSF C5a levels in PD, but not ALS. Glucosylceramides 19-35 complement C5a receptor 1 Homo sapiens 99-102 33562655-12 2021 SM deacylase competes with aSMase and beta-glucocerebrosidase (BGCase) to hydrolyze their common substrates, SM and GCer, to yield their lysoforms sphingosylphosphorylcholine (SPC) and glucosylsphingosine (GSP), respectively, instead of ceramide. Glucosylceramides 116-120 sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 1 Homo sapiens 27-33 34043191-1 2021 Glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which is encoded by the GBA1 gene, has lysosomal glycoside hydrolase activity that hydrolyzes glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 122-138 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 52-56 33355876-10 2020 The purpose of this paper is to address the relationship between glucosylceramide, glucosylceramide synthase, and their possible association with liver diseases at the theoretical level. Glucosylceramides 65-81 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 83-108 33060204-6 2020 The primary substrates of Dnf2 are glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and phosphatidylcholine ((PC) or their lyso-lipid derivatives), and we find that these substrates compete with each other for transport. Glucosylceramides 35-51 aminophospholipid-translocating P4-type ATPase DNF2 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 26-30 33060204-6 2020 The primary substrates of Dnf2 are glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and phosphatidylcholine ((PC) or their lyso-lipid derivatives), and we find that these substrates compete with each other for transport. Glucosylceramides 53-59 aminophospholipid-translocating P4-type ATPase DNF2 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 26-30 33060204-10 2020 Surprisingly, application of lipids that are poor transport substrates differentially affect PC and GlcCer transport by Dnf2, thus altering substrate preference. Glucosylceramides 100-106 aminophospholipid-translocating P4-type ATPase DNF2 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 120-124 33189821-8 2020 Also, the levels of acid ceramidase (Asah1) and glucocerebrosidase (Gba)-lysosomal enzymes involved in the hydrolysis of glucosylceramides-were consistently elevated in the lungs after CS exposure. Glucosylceramides 121-138 N-acylsphingosine amidohydrolase 1 Mus musculus 20-35 33189821-8 2020 Also, the levels of acid ceramidase (Asah1) and glucocerebrosidase (Gba)-lysosomal enzymes involved in the hydrolysis of glucosylceramides-were consistently elevated in the lungs after CS exposure. Glucosylceramides 121-138 N-acylsphingosine amidohydrolase 1 Mus musculus 37-42 33189821-8 2020 Also, the levels of acid ceramidase (Asah1) and glucocerebrosidase (Gba)-lysosomal enzymes involved in the hydrolysis of glucosylceramides-were consistently elevated in the lungs after CS exposure. Glucosylceramides 121-138 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 48-66 33189821-8 2020 Also, the levels of acid ceramidase (Asah1) and glucocerebrosidase (Gba)-lysosomal enzymes involved in the hydrolysis of glucosylceramides-were consistently elevated in the lungs after CS exposure. Glucosylceramides 121-138 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 68-71 33163670-1 2020 Glucosylceramidase (GCase) is a lysosomal enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of beta-glucosidic linkage of glucocerebroside (GC) into glucose and ceramide; thereby, plays an essential function in the degradation of complex lipids and the turnover of cellular membranes. Glucosylceramides 20-22 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 0-18 33261081-2 2020 GlcCer is mainly degraded by two enzymes, lysosomal acid beta-glucosidase (GBA) and nonlysosomal beta-glucosidase (GBA2), which may have different isoforms because of alternative splicing. Glucosylceramides 0-6 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 75-78 33261081-2 2020 GlcCer is mainly degraded by two enzymes, lysosomal acid beta-glucosidase (GBA) and nonlysosomal beta-glucosidase (GBA2), which may have different isoforms because of alternative splicing. Glucosylceramides 0-6 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 115-119 33261081-6 2020 Comparison of ratios of glucosylceramides to the corresponding ceramides in the extracts indicated that GBA2 isoform 1 has broad specificity for the lipid component of glucosylceramide, suggesting that only one GBA2 isoform 1 is active and affects sphingolipid levels in the cell. Glucosylceramides 24-41 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 104-108 33261081-6 2020 Comparison of ratios of glucosylceramides to the corresponding ceramides in the extracts indicated that GBA2 isoform 1 has broad specificity for the lipid component of glucosylceramide, suggesting that only one GBA2 isoform 1 is active and affects sphingolipid levels in the cell. Glucosylceramides 24-40 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 104-108 32739173-6 2020 We have shown that the glucosylceramide degrading enzyme, glucocerebrosidase (GBA) 2 is abnormally increased in the spinal cord of the SOD1G86R mouse model of ALS. Glucosylceramides 23-39 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 58-84 32705968-1 2020 The accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is synthesized by UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG), is associated with several diseases, including Gaucher disease and Parkinson"s disease. Glucosylceramides 20-36 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 71-111 32705968-1 2020 The accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is synthesized by UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG), is associated with several diseases, including Gaucher disease and Parkinson"s disease. Glucosylceramides 20-36 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 113-117 32705968-1 2020 The accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is synthesized by UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG), is associated with several diseases, including Gaucher disease and Parkinson"s disease. Glucosylceramides 38-44 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 71-111 32705968-1 2020 The accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is synthesized by UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG), is associated with several diseases, including Gaucher disease and Parkinson"s disease. Glucosylceramides 38-44 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 113-117 32705968-2 2020 Since the inhibition of UGCG can be used to treat diseases caused by GlcCer accumulation, several UGCG inhibitors have been developed. Glucosylceramides 69-75 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 24-28 32705968-2 2020 Since the inhibition of UGCG can be used to treat diseases caused by GlcCer accumulation, several UGCG inhibitors have been developed. Glucosylceramides 69-75 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 98-102 32946792-2 2020 GlcChol is generated from glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and cholesterol through transglucosylation by two retaining beta-glucosidases, GBA and GBA2. Glucosylceramides 26-42 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 131-134 32946792-2 2020 GlcChol is generated from glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and cholesterol through transglucosylation by two retaining beta-glucosidases, GBA and GBA2. Glucosylceramides 26-42 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 139-143 32946792-2 2020 GlcChol is generated from glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and cholesterol through transglucosylation by two retaining beta-glucosidases, GBA and GBA2. Glucosylceramides 44-50 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 131-134 32946792-2 2020 GlcChol is generated from glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and cholesterol through transglucosylation by two retaining beta-glucosidases, GBA and GBA2. Glucosylceramides 44-50 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 139-143 32739173-6 2020 We have shown that the glucosylceramide degrading enzyme, glucocerebrosidase (GBA) 2 is abnormally increased in the spinal cord of the SOD1G86R mouse model of ALS. Glucosylceramides 23-39 superoxide dismutase 1, soluble Mus musculus 135-139 33205006-1 2020 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) is a key enzyme catalyzing ceramide glycosylation to generate glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which in turn serves as the precursor for cells to produce glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 94-110 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 33205006-1 2020 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) is a key enzyme catalyzing ceramide glycosylation to generate glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which in turn serves as the precursor for cells to produce glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 94-110 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 33205006-1 2020 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) is a key enzyme catalyzing ceramide glycosylation to generate glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which in turn serves as the precursor for cells to produce glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 112-118 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 33205006-1 2020 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) is a key enzyme catalyzing ceramide glycosylation to generate glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which in turn serves as the precursor for cells to produce glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 112-118 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 32232851-3 2020 FAM134B (rs78314670) was associated with low plasma levels of anticoagulant glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 76-92 reticulophagy regulator 1 Mus musculus 0-7 32172343-0 2020 Mutated ATP10B increases Parkinson"s disease risk by compromising lysosomal glucosylceramide export. Glucosylceramides 76-92 ATPase phospholipid transporting 10B (putative) Homo sapiens 8-14 32191378-1 2020 Gaucher disease is caused by mutations in human acid beta-glucosidase, the enzyme responsible for hydrolysis of glucosyl ceramide in the lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 112-129 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 48-69 32632018-5 2020 Interestingly, adiponectin selectively bound several anionic phospholipids and sphingolipids, including phosphatidylserine, ceramide-1-phosphate, glucosylceramide, and sulfatide, via the C1q domain in an oligomerization-dependent fashion. Glucosylceramides 146-162 adiponectin, C1Q and collagen domain containing Homo sapiens 15-26 32172343-4 2020 We established that ATP10B encodes a late endo-lysosomal lipid flippase that translocates the lipids glucosylceramide (GluCer) and phosphatidylcholine (PC) towards the cytosolic membrane leaflet. Glucosylceramides 101-117 ATPase phospholipid transporting 10B (putative) Homo sapiens 20-26 32172343-4 2020 We established that ATP10B encodes a late endo-lysosomal lipid flippase that translocates the lipids glucosylceramide (GluCer) and phosphatidylcholine (PC) towards the cytosolic membrane leaflet. Glucosylceramides 119-125 ATPase phospholipid transporting 10B (putative) Homo sapiens 20-26 32172343-9 2020 Both ATP10B and glucocerebrosidase 1, encoded by the PD risk gene GBA1, reduce lysosomal GluCer levels, emerging lysosomal GluCer accumulation as a potential PD driver. Glucosylceramides 89-95 ATPase phospholipid transporting 10B (putative) Homo sapiens 5-11 32172343-9 2020 Both ATP10B and glucocerebrosidase 1, encoded by the PD risk gene GBA1, reduce lysosomal GluCer levels, emerging lysosomal GluCer accumulation as a potential PD driver. Glucosylceramides 89-95 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 66-70 32172343-9 2020 Both ATP10B and glucocerebrosidase 1, encoded by the PD risk gene GBA1, reduce lysosomal GluCer levels, emerging lysosomal GluCer accumulation as a potential PD driver. Glucosylceramides 123-129 ATPase phospholipid transporting 10B (putative) Homo sapiens 5-11 32172343-9 2020 Both ATP10B and glucocerebrosidase 1, encoded by the PD risk gene GBA1, reduce lysosomal GluCer levels, emerging lysosomal GluCer accumulation as a potential PD driver. Glucosylceramides 123-129 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 66-70 32424263-1 2020 The only enzyme in the glycosphingolipid (GSL) metabolic pathway, which produces glucosylceramide (GlcCer) de novo is UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG). Glucosylceramides 81-97 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 118-158 32424263-1 2020 The only enzyme in the glycosphingolipid (GSL) metabolic pathway, which produces glucosylceramide (GlcCer) de novo is UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG). Glucosylceramides 81-97 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 160-164 32424263-1 2020 The only enzyme in the glycosphingolipid (GSL) metabolic pathway, which produces glucosylceramide (GlcCer) de novo is UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG). Glucosylceramides 99-105 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 118-158 32424263-1 2020 The only enzyme in the glycosphingolipid (GSL) metabolic pathway, which produces glucosylceramide (GlcCer) de novo is UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG). Glucosylceramides 99-105 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 160-164 32229586-4 2020 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is a ubiquitous glycosphingolipid (GSL) generated by glucosylceramide synthase, a key regulatory enzyme encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 0-16 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 145-185 32229586-4 2020 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is a ubiquitous glycosphingolipid (GSL) generated by glucosylceramide synthase, a key regulatory enzyme encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 0-16 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 187-191 32229586-4 2020 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is a ubiquitous glycosphingolipid (GSL) generated by glucosylceramide synthase, a key regulatory enzyme encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 18-24 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 79-104 32229586-4 2020 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is a ubiquitous glycosphingolipid (GSL) generated by glucosylceramide synthase, a key regulatory enzyme encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 18-24 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 145-185 32229586-4 2020 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is a ubiquitous glycosphingolipid (GSL) generated by glucosylceramide synthase, a key regulatory enzyme encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 18-24 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 187-191 32229586-5 2020 Stressed cells increase de novo biosynthesis of ceramides, which return to sub-toxic levels after UGCG-mediate incorporation into GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 130-136 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 98-102 32032363-3 2020 Here we examined the role of the sphingolipid, glucosylceramide, in influenza virus infection by knocking out the enzyme responsible for its synthesis, glucosylceramide synthase (UGCG). Glucosylceramides 47-63 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 179-183 32229586-4 2020 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is a ubiquitous glycosphingolipid (GSL) generated by glucosylceramide synthase, a key regulatory enzyme encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 0-16 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 79-104 32144204-1 2020 beta-Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) hydrolyzes glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to generate ceramide. Glucosylceramides 41-57 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-23 32144204-1 2020 beta-Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) hydrolyzes glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to generate ceramide. Glucosylceramides 41-57 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 25-28 32144204-1 2020 beta-Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) hydrolyzes glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to generate ceramide. Glucosylceramides 59-65 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-23 32144204-1 2020 beta-Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) hydrolyzes glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to generate ceramide. Glucosylceramides 59-65 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 25-28 32144204-2 2020 Previously, we demonstrated that lysosomal GBA1 and non-lysosomal GBA2 possess not only GlcCer hydrolase activity, but also transglucosylation activity to transfer the glucose residue from GlcCer to cholesterol to form beta-cholesterylglucoside (beta-GlcChol) in vitro beta-GlcChol is a member of sterylglycosides present in diverse species. Glucosylceramides 88-94 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 43-47 32144204-2 2020 Previously, we demonstrated that lysosomal GBA1 and non-lysosomal GBA2 possess not only GlcCer hydrolase activity, but also transglucosylation activity to transfer the glucose residue from GlcCer to cholesterol to form beta-cholesterylglucoside (beta-GlcChol) in vitro beta-GlcChol is a member of sterylglycosides present in diverse species. Glucosylceramides 88-94 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 66-70 31972222-4 2020 Compared to parental cell lines, oxaliplatin-resistant cells have increased expression of GCS protein associated with increased levels of the pro-survival ceramide metabolite, glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 176-192 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 90-93 31972222-4 2020 Compared to parental cell lines, oxaliplatin-resistant cells have increased expression of GCS protein associated with increased levels of the pro-survival ceramide metabolite, glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Glucosylceramides 194-200 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 90-93 31972222-5 2020 Inhibition of GCS expression by RNAi-mediated gene knockdown resulted in a reduction in cellular GlcCer levels, with restored sensitivity to oxaliplatin. Glucosylceramides 97-103 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 14-17 31972222-7 2020 GlcCer, formed by GCS-mediated ceramide glycosylation, is the precursor to a complex array of glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 0-6 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 18-21 32032363-3 2020 Here we examined the role of the sphingolipid, glucosylceramide, in influenza virus infection by knocking out the enzyme responsible for its synthesis, glucosylceramide synthase (UGCG). Glucosylceramides 152-168 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 179-183 31138658-8 2019 sptl-1(c363g)-derived neuronal defects were copied in animals with defective sphingolipid biosynthetic enzymes downstream of SPTL-1, including ceramide glucosyltransferases, suggesting that SPTLC1C133W contributes to the HSAN1 pathogenesis by limiting the production of complex sphingolipids, including glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 303-319 Aminotran_1_2 domain-containing protein;Serine palmitoyltransferase 1 Caenorhabditis elegans 0-6 31914593-3 2020 Here, we demonstrate that glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and its synthase, glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), are key determinants of MSC differentiation into adipocytes or osteoblasts. Glucosylceramides 44-50 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 70-95 31914593-3 2020 Here, we demonstrate that glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and its synthase, glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), are key determinants of MSC differentiation into adipocytes or osteoblasts. Glucosylceramides 44-50 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 97-100 31914593-6 2020 Treatment with GlcCer sufficiently rescued adipogenesis and inhibited osteogenesis in GCS knockdown MSCs. Glucosylceramides 15-21 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 86-89 31914593-7 2020 Mechanistically, GlcCer interacted directly with PPARgamma through A/B domain and synergistically enhanced rosiglitazone-induced PPARgamma activation without changing PPARgamma expression, thereby treatment with exogenous GlcCer increased adipogenesis and inhibited osteogenesis. Glucosylceramides 17-23 peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma Homo sapiens 49-58 31914593-7 2020 Mechanistically, GlcCer interacted directly with PPARgamma through A/B domain and synergistically enhanced rosiglitazone-induced PPARgamma activation without changing PPARgamma expression, thereby treatment with exogenous GlcCer increased adipogenesis and inhibited osteogenesis. Glucosylceramides 17-23 peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma Homo sapiens 129-138 31914593-7 2020 Mechanistically, GlcCer interacted directly with PPARgamma through A/B domain and synergistically enhanced rosiglitazone-induced PPARgamma activation without changing PPARgamma expression, thereby treatment with exogenous GlcCer increased adipogenesis and inhibited osteogenesis. Glucosylceramides 17-23 peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma Homo sapiens 129-138 31914593-7 2020 Mechanistically, GlcCer interacted directly with PPARgamma through A/B domain and synergistically enhanced rosiglitazone-induced PPARgamma activation without changing PPARgamma expression, thereby treatment with exogenous GlcCer increased adipogenesis and inhibited osteogenesis. Glucosylceramides 222-228 peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma Homo sapiens 49-58 31727994-4 2019 Oral administration of plant glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to APP overexpressing mice markedly reduced Abeta levels and plaque burdens and improved cognition in a Y-maze learning task. Glucosylceramides 29-45 amyloid beta (A4) precursor protein Mus musculus 99-104 31727994-4 2019 Oral administration of plant glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to APP overexpressing mice markedly reduced Abeta levels and plaque burdens and improved cognition in a Y-maze learning task. Glucosylceramides 47-53 amyloid beta (A4) precursor protein Mus musculus 99-104 31727994-5 2019 Moreover, there were substantial increases in the neuronal marker NCAM-1, L1CAM, and Abeta in EVs isolated from serum and brain tissues of the GlcCer-treated AD model mice. Glucosylceramides 143-149 neural cell adhesion molecule 1 Mus musculus 66-72 31727994-5 2019 Moreover, there were substantial increases in the neuronal marker NCAM-1, L1CAM, and Abeta in EVs isolated from serum and brain tissues of the GlcCer-treated AD model mice. Glucosylceramides 143-149 L1 cell adhesion molecule Mus musculus 74-79 31727994-5 2019 Moreover, there were substantial increases in the neuronal marker NCAM-1, L1CAM, and Abeta in EVs isolated from serum and brain tissues of the GlcCer-treated AD model mice. Glucosylceramides 143-149 amyloid beta (A4) precursor protein Mus musculus 85-90 31562193-2 2019 Lysosomal GBA1 and cytosol-facing GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer); GBA1 deficiency causes Gaucher disease, a lysosomal storage disorder characterized by lysosomal accumulation of GlcCer, which is partly converted to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 47-63 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 10-14 31562193-2 2019 Lysosomal GBA1 and cytosol-facing GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer); GBA1 deficiency causes Gaucher disease, a lysosomal storage disorder characterized by lysosomal accumulation of GlcCer, which is partly converted to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 47-63 glucosidase, beta (bile acid) 2 Danio rerio 34-38 31562193-2 2019 Lysosomal GBA1 and cytosol-facing GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer); GBA1 deficiency causes Gaucher disease, a lysosomal storage disorder characterized by lysosomal accumulation of GlcCer, which is partly converted to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 65-71 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 10-14 31562193-2 2019 Lysosomal GBA1 and cytosol-facing GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer); GBA1 deficiency causes Gaucher disease, a lysosomal storage disorder characterized by lysosomal accumulation of GlcCer, which is partly converted to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 65-71 glucosidase, beta (bile acid) 2 Danio rerio 34-38 31562193-2 2019 Lysosomal GBA1 and cytosol-facing GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer); GBA1 deficiency causes Gaucher disease, a lysosomal storage disorder characterized by lysosomal accumulation of GlcCer, which is partly converted to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 65-71 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 74-78 31562193-2 2019 Lysosomal GBA1 and cytosol-facing GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer); GBA1 deficiency causes Gaucher disease, a lysosomal storage disorder characterized by lysosomal accumulation of GlcCer, which is partly converted to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 186-192 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 10-14 31562193-2 2019 Lysosomal GBA1 and cytosol-facing GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer); GBA1 deficiency causes Gaucher disease, a lysosomal storage disorder characterized by lysosomal accumulation of GlcCer, which is partly converted to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 186-192 glucosidase, beta (bile acid) 2 Danio rerio 34-38 31562193-2 2019 Lysosomal GBA1 and cytosol-facing GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer); GBA1 deficiency causes Gaucher disease, a lysosomal storage disorder characterized by lysosomal accumulation of GlcCer, which is partly converted to glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 186-192 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 74-78 31562193-3 2019 GBA1 and GBA2 also may transfer glucose from GlcCer to cholesterol, yielding glucosylated cholesterol (GlcChol). Glucosylceramides 45-51 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 0-4 31562193-3 2019 GBA1 and GBA2 also may transfer glucose from GlcCer to cholesterol, yielding glucosylated cholesterol (GlcChol). Glucosylceramides 45-51 glucosidase, beta (bile acid) 2 Danio rerio 9-13 31666638-1 2019 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) is the key enzyme in glycosphingolipid (GSL) metabolism by being the only enzyme that generates glucosylceramide (GlcCer) de novo. Glucosylceramides 144-160 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-40 31666638-1 2019 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) is the key enzyme in glycosphingolipid (GSL) metabolism by being the only enzyme that generates glucosylceramide (GlcCer) de novo. Glucosylceramides 144-160 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 42-46 31666638-1 2019 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) is the key enzyme in glycosphingolipid (GSL) metabolism by being the only enzyme that generates glucosylceramide (GlcCer) de novo. Glucosylceramides 162-168 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-40 31666638-1 2019 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) is the key enzyme in glycosphingolipid (GSL) metabolism by being the only enzyme that generates glucosylceramide (GlcCer) de novo. Glucosylceramides 162-168 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 42-46 31660434-7 2019 An enhanced Gba1 activity elevates ceramide levels responsible for apoptosis and decreases glucosylceramides to overcome drug resistance. Glucosylceramides 91-108 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 12-16 31208914-2 2019 Here, we evaluated the potential of substrate reduction therapy (SRT) using an inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) to decrease the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GL1) and related glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 92-108 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 119-122 31447678-4 2019 Glucosylceramide is the main precursor of complex glycosphingolipids that is degraded by lysosomal (GBA1) or non-lysosomal (GBA2) glucocerebrosidase. Glucosylceramides 0-16 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 100-104 31447678-4 2019 Glucosylceramide is the main precursor of complex glycosphingolipids that is degraded by lysosomal (GBA1) or non-lysosomal (GBA2) glucocerebrosidase. Glucosylceramides 0-16 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 124-128 31447678-4 2019 Glucosylceramide is the main precursor of complex glycosphingolipids that is degraded by lysosomal (GBA1) or non-lysosomal (GBA2) glucocerebrosidase. Glucosylceramides 0-16 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 130-148 31819005-4 2020 Although the GlcCer biosynthetic pathway has been elucidated, little is known about GlcCer catabolism, and a plant GlcCer-degrading enzyme (glucosylceramidase (GCD)) has yet to be identified. Glucosylceramides 13-19 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 160-163 31819005-11 2020 Our results indicate that AtGCD3 is a plant glucosylceramidase that participates in GlcCer catabolism by preferentially hydrolyzing long-acyl-chain GlcCers. Glucosylceramides 84-90 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 44-62 31819005-11 2020 Our results indicate that AtGCD3 is a plant glucosylceramidase that participates in GlcCer catabolism by preferentially hydrolyzing long-acyl-chain GlcCers. Glucosylceramides 148-155 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 44-62 31931749-4 2020 At the cellular level, deficiency of GBA1 disturbs lysosomal storage with buildup of glucocerebroside. Glucosylceramides 85-101 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 37-41 31914593-0 2020 Glucosylceramide synthase regulates adipo-osteogenic differentiation through synergistic activation of PPARgamma with GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 118-124 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 31914593-3 2020 Here, we demonstrate that glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and its synthase, glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), are key determinants of MSC differentiation into adipocytes or osteoblasts. Glucosylceramides 26-42 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 70-95 31914593-3 2020 Here, we demonstrate that glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and its synthase, glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), are key determinants of MSC differentiation into adipocytes or osteoblasts. Glucosylceramides 26-42 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 97-100 31265321-4 2019 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the initial GSL synthesized from ceramide by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), is required for embryonic survival, but its role in the lung is unknown. Glucosylceramides 0-16 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 72-97 31265321-4 2019 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the initial GSL synthesized from ceramide by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), is required for embryonic survival, but its role in the lung is unknown. Glucosylceramides 0-16 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 99-102 31265321-4 2019 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the initial GSL synthesized from ceramide by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), is required for embryonic survival, but its role in the lung is unknown. Glucosylceramides 18-24 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 72-97 31265321-4 2019 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the initial GSL synthesized from ceramide by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), is required for embryonic survival, but its role in the lung is unknown. Glucosylceramides 18-24 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 99-102 31562193-8 2019 GlcCer was comparable in gba1 -/- and WT larvae but increased in gba2 -/- and gba1 -/- :gba2 -/- larvae. Glucosylceramides 0-6 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 25-29 31562193-8 2019 GlcCer was comparable in gba1 -/- and WT larvae but increased in gba2 -/- and gba1 -/- :gba2 -/- larvae. Glucosylceramides 0-6 glucosidase, beta (bile acid) 2 Danio rerio 65-69 31562193-8 2019 GlcCer was comparable in gba1 -/- and WT larvae but increased in gba2 -/- and gba1 -/- :gba2 -/- larvae. Glucosylceramides 0-6 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 78-82 31562193-8 2019 GlcCer was comparable in gba1 -/- and WT larvae but increased in gba2 -/- and gba1 -/- :gba2 -/- larvae. Glucosylceramides 0-6 glucosidase, beta (bile acid) 2 Danio rerio 88-92 31562193-11 2019 Inhibition of GlcCer synthase (GCS) in Gba1-deficient larvae reduced GlcCer and GlcSph, and concomitant inhibition of GCS and Gba2 with iminosugars also reduced excessive GlcChol. Glucosylceramides 14-20 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 39-43 33569519-1 2021 The nonlysosomal glucosylceramidase beta2 (GBA2) gene encode an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 104-120 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 17-41 33569519-1 2021 The nonlysosomal glucosylceramidase beta2 (GBA2) gene encode an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 104-120 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 43-47 31138658-11 2019 By showing that the phenotypes observed in a C. elegans model of HSAN1 disease could be caused by loss of a downstream product (glucosylceramide) rather than the accumulation of a toxic byproduct, our work provides new insights into the origins of the symptoms of inherited metabolic diseases while expanding the repertoire of sphingolipid functions, specifically, of glucosylceramides. Glucosylceramides 128-144 serine palmitoyltransferase long chain base subunit 1 Homo sapiens 65-70 31138658-11 2019 By showing that the phenotypes observed in a C. elegans model of HSAN1 disease could be caused by loss of a downstream product (glucosylceramide) rather than the accumulation of a toxic byproduct, our work provides new insights into the origins of the symptoms of inherited metabolic diseases while expanding the repertoire of sphingolipid functions, specifically, of glucosylceramides. Glucosylceramides 368-385 serine palmitoyltransferase long chain base subunit 1 Homo sapiens 65-70 31138658-9 2019 Overexpression of SPTL-1(C121W) led to similar epithelial and neuronal defects and to reduced levels of complex sphingolipids, specifically glucosylceramide, consistent with a dominant-negative effect of SPTL-1(C121W) that is mediated by loss of this downstream product. Glucosylceramides 140-156 Aminotran_1_2 domain-containing protein;Serine palmitoyltransferase 1 Caenorhabditis elegans 18-24 31333408-6 2019 We previously demonstrated that glucosylceramide accumulated by GBA1 deficiency promotes the conversion of alphaSyn into a proteinase K-resistant conformation. Glucosylceramides 32-48 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 64-68 31333408-6 2019 We previously demonstrated that glucosylceramide accumulated by GBA1 deficiency promotes the conversion of alphaSyn into a proteinase K-resistant conformation. Glucosylceramides 32-48 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 107-115 30689867-7 2019 Dm mice showed an increased level of glucosylsphingosine without any noticeable accumulation of glucosylceramide, a direct substrate of GBA. Glucosylceramides 96-112 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 136-139 31234327-1 2019 The role of glucosylsphingosine (lyso-Gb1), a downstream metabolic product of glucosylceramide, for monitoring treated and untreated children with Gaucher disease (GD) has not yet been studied. Glucosylceramides 78-94 gamma-aminobutyric acid type B receptor subunit 1 Homo sapiens 38-41 30864417-0 2019 Assay of beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2) activity using lithocholic acid beta-3-O-glucoside substrate for cultured fibroblasts and glucosylceramide for brain tissue. Glucosylceramides 125-141 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 29-33 30864417-4 2019 We studied GBA2 activity, using lithocholic acid beta-glucoside or glucosylceramide as natural beta-glucosidase substrates in murine tissues or cultured patient fibroblasts with the pathologic genotypes: Gba1-/-; Gba2-/-; GBA1-/-; GBA2+/- and found expected and unexpected deviations from normal controls. Glucosylceramides 67-83 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 11-15 31051284-10 2019 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (Ugcg), the first rate limiting step in the glucosylceramide biosynthesis pathway, was inhibited via chemical compounds and shRNA knockdown in vivo and in vitro. Glucosylceramides 85-101 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-40 31051284-10 2019 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (Ugcg), the first rate limiting step in the glucosylceramide biosynthesis pathway, was inhibited via chemical compounds and shRNA knockdown in vivo and in vitro. Glucosylceramides 85-101 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 42-46 31051284-11 2019 beta-1,4-Galactosyltransferase (B4Galt) 5 and 6, enzymes that convert glucosylceramides into potentially inactive lactosylceramides, were subjected to shRNA knock down. Glucosylceramides 70-87 beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase 5 Homo sapiens 32-47 31363476-2 2019 It is a deficiency of lysosomal glucocerebrosidase (GBA) due to biallelic mutations in the GBA gene, characterized by the deposition of glucocerebroside in macrophage-monocyte system cells. Glucosylceramides 136-152 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 52-55 31363476-2 2019 It is a deficiency of lysosomal glucocerebrosidase (GBA) due to biallelic mutations in the GBA gene, characterized by the deposition of glucocerebroside in macrophage-monocyte system cells. Glucosylceramides 136-152 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 91-94 33654788-4 2019 GCS that converts ceramide into glucosylceramide is a limiting-enzyme in the syntheses of glycosphingolipids and is one cause of cancer drug resistance. Glucosylceramides 32-48 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 0-3 31114500-3 2019 Alternatively, ceramide can be converted to glucosylceramide (GlcCer) by the GlcCer synthase (GCS), encoded by the UGCG gene. Glucosylceramides 44-60 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 115-119 30895685-1 2019 beta-Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) is the enzyme that degrades glucosylceramide in lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 58-74 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 0-23 30895685-1 2019 beta-Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) is the enzyme that degrades glucosylceramide in lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 58-74 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 25-28 30895685-2 2019 Defects in GBA that result in overall loss of enzymatic activity give rise to the lysosomal storage disorder Gaucher disease, which is characterized by the accumulation of glucosylceramide in tissue macrophages. Glucosylceramides 172-188 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 11-14 31114500-3 2019 Alternatively, ceramide can be converted to glucosylceramide (GlcCer) by the GlcCer synthase (GCS), encoded by the UGCG gene. Glucosylceramides 62-68 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 115-119 30231605-2 2019 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) is a key enzyme for the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is a main ceramide metabolism pathway in mammalian cells. Glucosylceramides 69-85 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 30639288-0 2019 Psd2 pea defensin shows a preference for mimetic membrane rafts enriched with glucosylceramide and ergosterol. Glucosylceramides 78-94 pleckstrin and Sec7 domain containing 2 Homo sapiens 0-4 30639288-3 2019 Protein-lipid overlay assays indicated that Psd2 recognizes Fusarium solani glucosylceramide (GlcCerF.solani) and ergosterol (Erg) in addition to phosphatidylcholine (POPC) and some phosphatidylinositol species, such as PtdIns (3)P, (5)P and (3,5)P2, suggesting that these lipids may play important roles as Psd2 targets. Glucosylceramides 76-92 pleckstrin and Sec7 domain containing 2 Homo sapiens 44-48 30639288-5 2019 Surface plasmon resonance analysis showed that Psd2 has a higher affinity for pure POPC and POPC-based vesicles containing GlcCer and Erg at a 70:30 proportion than for vesicles containing cholesterol (Chol). Glucosylceramides 123-129 pleckstrin and Sec7 domain containing 2 Homo sapiens 47-51 30639288-8 2019 Furthermore, we showed that the presence of C8C9 double bonds and a methyl group at position C9 of the sphingoid base backbone of GlcCer was relevant to Psd2 activity against Aspergillus nidulans. Glucosylceramides 130-136 pleckstrin and Sec7 domain containing 2 Homo sapiens 153-157 30662006-1 2019 The nonlysosomal glucosylceramidase beta2 (GBA2) catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 77-93 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 43-47 30231605-2 2019 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) is a key enzyme for the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is a main ceramide metabolism pathway in mammalian cells. Glucosylceramides 87-93 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 30231605-2 2019 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) is a key enzyme for the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is a main ceramide metabolism pathway in mammalian cells. Glucosylceramides 87-93 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 29900534-3 2019 Gaucher disease is caused by the loss of activity of glucocerebrosidase, leading to accumulation of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 100-116 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 53-71 30315684-2 2019 In the biallelic state (homozygous or compound heterozygous) mutations in the glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA) may cause GD, in which glucosylceramide, the sphingolipid substrate of the glucocerebrosidase enzyme (GCase), accumulates in visceral organs leading to a number of clinical phenotypes. Glucosylceramides 131-147 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 103-106 30231605-2 2019 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) is a key enzyme for the synthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which is a main ceramide metabolism pathway in mammalian cells. Glucosylceramides 69-85 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 30530492-5 2019 Moreover, ATP10D SNPs are associated with elevated levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in plasma from diverse European populations. Glucosylceramides 61-77 ATPase phospholipid transporting 10D (putative) Homo sapiens 10-16 30530492-5 2019 Moreover, ATP10D SNPs are associated with elevated levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in plasma from diverse European populations. Glucosylceramides 79-85 ATPase phospholipid transporting 10D (putative) Homo sapiens 10-16 30530492-7 2019 Here, we identify a conserved clade of P4-ATPases from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Dnf1, Dnf2), Schizosaccharomyces pombe (Dnf2), and Homo sapiens (ATP10A, ATP10D) that transport GlcCer bearing an sn2 acyl-linked fluorescent tag. Glucosylceramides 177-183 aminophospholipid-translocating P4-type ATPase DNF1 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 81-85 30530492-7 2019 Here, we identify a conserved clade of P4-ATPases from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Dnf1, Dnf2), Schizosaccharomyces pombe (Dnf2), and Homo sapiens (ATP10A, ATP10D) that transport GlcCer bearing an sn2 acyl-linked fluorescent tag. Glucosylceramides 177-183 aminophospholipid-translocating P4-type ATPase DNF2 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 87-91 30530492-7 2019 Here, we identify a conserved clade of P4-ATPases from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Dnf1, Dnf2), Schizosaccharomyces pombe (Dnf2), and Homo sapiens (ATP10A, ATP10D) that transport GlcCer bearing an sn2 acyl-linked fluorescent tag. Glucosylceramides 177-183 aminophospholipid-translocating P4-type ATPase DNF2 Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 121-125 30530492-7 2019 Here, we identify a conserved clade of P4-ATPases from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Dnf1, Dnf2), Schizosaccharomyces pombe (Dnf2), and Homo sapiens (ATP10A, ATP10D) that transport GlcCer bearing an sn2 acyl-linked fluorescent tag. Glucosylceramides 177-183 ATPase phospholipid transporting 10A (putative) Homo sapiens 146-152 30600575-1 2019 Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) is a lysosomal beta-glucosidase-degrading glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 67-83 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-18 30600575-1 2019 Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) is a lysosomal beta-glucosidase-degrading glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 67-83 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 20-23 29750412-0 2019 ACBD3 is required for FAPP2 transferring glucosylceramide through maintaining the Golgi integrity. Glucosylceramides 41-57 acyl-CoA binding domain containing 3 Homo sapiens 0-5 29750412-0 2019 ACBD3 is required for FAPP2 transferring glucosylceramide through maintaining the Golgi integrity. Glucosylceramides 41-57 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 22-27 29750412-2 2019 The four-phosphate adaptor protein FAPP2-mediated glucosylceramide (GlcCer) transport for complex GSL synthesis has been studied extensively. Glucosylceramides 50-66 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 35-40 29750412-2 2019 The four-phosphate adaptor protein FAPP2-mediated glucosylceramide (GlcCer) transport for complex GSL synthesis has been studied extensively. Glucosylceramides 68-74 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 35-40 30627514-3 2019 GD is caused by decreased or absent activity of beta-glucosidase with subsequent accumulation of the substrate glucosylceramide in macrophages due to genetic alterations in the GBA gene. Glucosylceramides 111-127 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 177-180 30578288-1 2019 Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the GBA1 gene, encoding the lysosome-resident glucocerebrosidase enzyme involved in the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 183-199 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 85-89 30578288-1 2019 Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the GBA1 gene, encoding the lysosome-resident glucocerebrosidase enzyme involved in the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 183-199 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 127-145 30242129-0 2018 Complex formation of sphingomyelin synthase 1 with glucosylceramide synthase increases sphingomyelin and decreases glucosylceramide levels. Glucosylceramides 51-67 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Homo sapiens 21-45 30242129-6 2018 Fusion of the SMS1 N terminus to the GCS C terminus via linkers of different lengths increased SM synthesis and decreased GlcCer synthesis in vivo These results suggest that formation of the SMS1-GCS heteromeric complex increases SM synthesis and decreases GlcCer synthesis. Glucosylceramides 122-128 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Homo sapiens 14-18 30242129-6 2018 Fusion of the SMS1 N terminus to the GCS C terminus via linkers of different lengths increased SM synthesis and decreased GlcCer synthesis in vivo These results suggest that formation of the SMS1-GCS heteromeric complex increases SM synthesis and decreases GlcCer synthesis. Glucosylceramides 122-128 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 37-40 30242129-6 2018 Fusion of the SMS1 N terminus to the GCS C terminus via linkers of different lengths increased SM synthesis and decreased GlcCer synthesis in vivo These results suggest that formation of the SMS1-GCS heteromeric complex increases SM synthesis and decreases GlcCer synthesis. Glucosylceramides 122-128 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Homo sapiens 191-195 30242129-6 2018 Fusion of the SMS1 N terminus to the GCS C terminus via linkers of different lengths increased SM synthesis and decreased GlcCer synthesis in vivo These results suggest that formation of the SMS1-GCS heteromeric complex increases SM synthesis and decreases GlcCer synthesis. Glucosylceramides 122-128 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 196-199 30461613-1 2018 RATIONALE: Gaucher disease (GD), characterized by glucosylceramide accumulation in the macrophage-monocyte system, is caused by glucosidase b acid (GBA) gene mutations which lead to the deficiency of lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase. Glucosylceramides 50-66 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 148-151 30099023-1 2018 Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by deficient activity of beta-glucocerebrosidase resulting in the accumulation of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 149-165 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 92-115 30550553-3 2018 We have addressed the mechanisms that might regulate the association between GLTP and the VAP proteins by studying the capacity of GLTP to recognize different N-linked acyl chain species of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 190-206 glycolipid transfer protein Homo sapiens 131-135 30242129-2 2018 Sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1) and glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) are key enzymes that catalyze the conversion of Cer to SM and GlcCer, respectively. Glucosylceramides 130-136 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Homo sapiens 0-24 30242129-2 2018 Sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1) and glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) are key enzymes that catalyze the conversion of Cer to SM and GlcCer, respectively. Glucosylceramides 130-136 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Homo sapiens 26-30 30242129-2 2018 Sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1) and glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) are key enzymes that catalyze the conversion of Cer to SM and GlcCer, respectively. Glucosylceramides 130-136 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 36-61 30242129-2 2018 Sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1) and glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) are key enzymes that catalyze the conversion of Cer to SM and GlcCer, respectively. Glucosylceramides 130-136 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 63-66 30206120-4 2018 Using this domain, FAPP2 transports glucosylceramide from its cis-Golgi synthesis site to the trans-Golgi for conversion into complex GSLs. Glucosylceramides 36-52 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 19-24 30206272-4 2018 Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of the TLR4 dimer complex (with and without LPS in its MD-2 binding pockets) in membranes (in the presence and absence of GluCer) showed that: (1) LPS induced a tilted orientation of TLR4 and increased dimer integrity; (2) GluCer did not affect the integrity of the LPS/TLR4 dimer but reduced the LPS-induced tilt; and (3) GluCer increased electrostatic interactions between the membrane and the TLR4 extracellular domain, which could potentially modulate the tilt. Glucosylceramides 264-270 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 48-52 30308956-1 2018 The GBA2 gene encodes the non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase (NLGase), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to ceramide and glucose. Glucosylceramides 112-128 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 4-8 30308956-1 2018 The GBA2 gene encodes the non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase (NLGase), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to ceramide and glucose. Glucosylceramides 112-128 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 26-58 30308956-1 2018 The GBA2 gene encodes the non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase (NLGase), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to ceramide and glucose. Glucosylceramides 112-128 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 60-66 30308956-1 2018 The GBA2 gene encodes the non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase (NLGase), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to ceramide and glucose. Glucosylceramides 130-136 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 4-8 30308956-1 2018 The GBA2 gene encodes the non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase (NLGase), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to ceramide and glucose. Glucosylceramides 130-136 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 26-58 30308956-1 2018 The GBA2 gene encodes the non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase (NLGase), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to ceramide and glucose. Glucosylceramides 130-136 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 60-66 30308956-8 2018 We conclude that the c.1780G>C mutation results in NLGase loss of function with abolishment of the enzymatic activity and accumulation of GlcCer accompanied by a compensatory increase in GCase. Glucosylceramides 138-144 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 51-57 29385658-8 2018 It has also been suggested that accumulation of GCase substrates glucosylceramide/glucosylsphingosine may contribute to GBA-PD pathogenesis. Glucosylceramides 65-81 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 120-123 29305919-5 2018 Furthermore, genetic and clinicopathological studies have revealed mutations in the glucocerebrosidase 1 (GBA1) gene, which encodes a degrading enzyme for the glycolipid glucosylceramide (GlcCer), as strong risk factors for PD and DLB, and we recently demonstrated that GlcCer promotes toxic conversion of alphaSyn. Glucosylceramides 170-186 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 84-104 29305919-5 2018 Furthermore, genetic and clinicopathological studies have revealed mutations in the glucocerebrosidase 1 (GBA1) gene, which encodes a degrading enzyme for the glycolipid glucosylceramide (GlcCer), as strong risk factors for PD and DLB, and we recently demonstrated that GlcCer promotes toxic conversion of alphaSyn. Glucosylceramides 170-186 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 106-110 29305919-5 2018 Furthermore, genetic and clinicopathological studies have revealed mutations in the glucocerebrosidase 1 (GBA1) gene, which encodes a degrading enzyme for the glycolipid glucosylceramide (GlcCer), as strong risk factors for PD and DLB, and we recently demonstrated that GlcCer promotes toxic conversion of alphaSyn. Glucosylceramides 170-186 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 306-314 29305919-5 2018 Furthermore, genetic and clinicopathological studies have revealed mutations in the glucocerebrosidase 1 (GBA1) gene, which encodes a degrading enzyme for the glycolipid glucosylceramide (GlcCer), as strong risk factors for PD and DLB, and we recently demonstrated that GlcCer promotes toxic conversion of alphaSyn. Glucosylceramides 188-194 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 84-104 29305919-5 2018 Furthermore, genetic and clinicopathological studies have revealed mutations in the glucocerebrosidase 1 (GBA1) gene, which encodes a degrading enzyme for the glycolipid glucosylceramide (GlcCer), as strong risk factors for PD and DLB, and we recently demonstrated that GlcCer promotes toxic conversion of alphaSyn. Glucosylceramides 188-194 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 106-110 29305919-5 2018 Furthermore, genetic and clinicopathological studies have revealed mutations in the glucocerebrosidase 1 (GBA1) gene, which encodes a degrading enzyme for the glycolipid glucosylceramide (GlcCer), as strong risk factors for PD and DLB, and we recently demonstrated that GlcCer promotes toxic conversion of alphaSyn. Glucosylceramides 188-194 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 306-314 29305919-5 2018 Furthermore, genetic and clinicopathological studies have revealed mutations in the glucocerebrosidase 1 (GBA1) gene, which encodes a degrading enzyme for the glycolipid glucosylceramide (GlcCer), as strong risk factors for PD and DLB, and we recently demonstrated that GlcCer promotes toxic conversion of alphaSyn. Glucosylceramides 270-276 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 84-104 29305919-5 2018 Furthermore, genetic and clinicopathological studies have revealed mutations in the glucocerebrosidase 1 (GBA1) gene, which encodes a degrading enzyme for the glycolipid glucosylceramide (GlcCer), as strong risk factors for PD and DLB, and we recently demonstrated that GlcCer promotes toxic conversion of alphaSyn. Glucosylceramides 270-276 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 106-110 30206272-0 2018 Glucosylceramide modifies the LPS-induced inflammatory response in macrophages and the orientation of the LPS/TLR4 complex in silico. Glucosylceramides 0-16 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 110-114 30237856-4 2018 By comparing parental MEC-2 cells, a human CLL cell line, we found that flu-resistant clonal cells were significantly increased lethal dose 50 of flu concentration, and up-regulated expression of P-glycoprotein, a drug-resistant marker, glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), an enzyme that can convert ceramide to glucosylceramide, and CD34, a leukemia stem cell marker. Glucosylceramides 237-253 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 196-210 30237856-5 2018 Overexpression of GCS leads to promptly elimination of cellular ceramide levels and accumulation of glucosylceramide, which reduces apoptosis and promotes survival and proliferation of flu-resistant clonal cells. Glucosylceramides 100-116 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 18-21 30237856-7 2018 We also found that elevating glucosylceramide levels in flu-resistant clonal cells was associated with up-regulation of GCS and CD34 expression. Glucosylceramides 29-45 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 120-123 30237856-7 2018 We also found that elevating glucosylceramide levels in flu-resistant clonal cells was associated with up-regulation of GCS and CD34 expression. Glucosylceramides 29-45 CD34 molecule Homo sapiens 128-132 29549423-1 2018 The UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) is a key enzyme in the synthesis of glycosylated sphingolipids, since this enzyme generates the precursor for all complex glycosphingolipids (GSL), the GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 204-210 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 4-44 29549423-1 2018 The UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) is a key enzyme in the synthesis of glycosylated sphingolipids, since this enzyme generates the precursor for all complex glycosphingolipids (GSL), the GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 204-210 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 46-50 29549423-6 2018 These cellular effects seem to be mediated by an altered composition of glycosphingolipid-enriched microdomains (GEMs), especially an accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) and glucosylceramide (GlcCer), which leads to an activation of Akt and ERK1/2. Glucosylceramides 200-206 alpha 1,4-galactosyltransferase (P blood group) Homo sapiens 173-176 30206272-4 2018 Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of the TLR4 dimer complex (with and without LPS in its MD-2 binding pockets) in membranes (in the presence and absence of GluCer) showed that: (1) LPS induced a tilted orientation of TLR4 and increased dimer integrity; (2) GluCer did not affect the integrity of the LPS/TLR4 dimer but reduced the LPS-induced tilt; and (3) GluCer increased electrostatic interactions between the membrane and the TLR4 extracellular domain, which could potentially modulate the tilt. Glucosylceramides 264-270 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 224-228 30206272-4 2018 Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of the TLR4 dimer complex (with and without LPS in its MD-2 binding pockets) in membranes (in the presence and absence of GluCer) showed that: (1) LPS induced a tilted orientation of TLR4 and increased dimer integrity; (2) GluCer did not affect the integrity of the LPS/TLR4 dimer but reduced the LPS-induced tilt; and (3) GluCer increased electrostatic interactions between the membrane and the TLR4 extracellular domain, which could potentially modulate the tilt. Glucosylceramides 264-270 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 224-228 30206272-4 2018 Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of the TLR4 dimer complex (with and without LPS in its MD-2 binding pockets) in membranes (in the presence and absence of GluCer) showed that: (1) LPS induced a tilted orientation of TLR4 and increased dimer integrity; (2) GluCer did not affect the integrity of the LPS/TLR4 dimer but reduced the LPS-induced tilt; and (3) GluCer increased electrostatic interactions between the membrane and the TLR4 extracellular domain, which could potentially modulate the tilt. Glucosylceramides 264-270 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 224-228 30206272-4 2018 Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of the TLR4 dimer complex (with and without LPS in its MD-2 binding pockets) in membranes (in the presence and absence of GluCer) showed that: (1) LPS induced a tilted orientation of TLR4 and increased dimer integrity; (2) GluCer did not affect the integrity of the LPS/TLR4 dimer but reduced the LPS-induced tilt; and (3) GluCer increased electrostatic interactions between the membrane and the TLR4 extracellular domain, which could potentially modulate the tilt. Glucosylceramides 264-270 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 48-52 30206272-4 2018 Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of the TLR4 dimer complex (with and without LPS in its MD-2 binding pockets) in membranes (in the presence and absence of GluCer) showed that: (1) LPS induced a tilted orientation of TLR4 and increased dimer integrity; (2) GluCer did not affect the integrity of the LPS/TLR4 dimer but reduced the LPS-induced tilt; and (3) GluCer increased electrostatic interactions between the membrane and the TLR4 extracellular domain, which could potentially modulate the tilt. Glucosylceramides 264-270 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 224-228 30206272-4 2018 Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of the TLR4 dimer complex (with and without LPS in its MD-2 binding pockets) in membranes (in the presence and absence of GluCer) showed that: (1) LPS induced a tilted orientation of TLR4 and increased dimer integrity; (2) GluCer did not affect the integrity of the LPS/TLR4 dimer but reduced the LPS-induced tilt; and (3) GluCer increased electrostatic interactions between the membrane and the TLR4 extracellular domain, which could potentially modulate the tilt. Glucosylceramides 264-270 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 224-228 30206272-4 2018 Atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of the TLR4 dimer complex (with and without LPS in its MD-2 binding pockets) in membranes (in the presence and absence of GluCer) showed that: (1) LPS induced a tilted orientation of TLR4 and increased dimer integrity; (2) GluCer did not affect the integrity of the LPS/TLR4 dimer but reduced the LPS-induced tilt; and (3) GluCer increased electrostatic interactions between the membrane and the TLR4 extracellular domain, which could potentially modulate the tilt. Glucosylceramides 264-270 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 224-228 30206272-6 2018 We conclude that the GluCer-induced effects on LPS/TLR4 orientation may influence the signaling capabilities of the LPS/TLR4 complex by affecting its interaction with downstream signaling proteins. Glucosylceramides 21-27 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 51-55 30206272-6 2018 We conclude that the GluCer-induced effects on LPS/TLR4 orientation may influence the signaling capabilities of the LPS/TLR4 complex by affecting its interaction with downstream signaling proteins. Glucosylceramides 21-27 toll like receptor 4 Homo sapiens 120-124 29934064-1 2018 Gaucher disease (GD) is an inherited disorder in which mutations in the GBA1 gene lead to deficient beta-glucocerebrosidase activity and accumulation of its substrate glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 167-183 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 72-76 29530534-1 2018 Deficiency of beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA) leads to Gaucher disease (GD), an inherited disorder characterised by storage of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in lysosomes of tissue macrophages. Glucosylceramides 125-141 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 39-42 30061606-2 2018 Here, we observed that chronic high-fat and high-cholesterol diet intake in a mouse model of atherosclerosis (ApoE-/-) decreases the level of ceramides and glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 156-172 apolipoprotein E Mus musculus 110-114 29673590-3 2018 Ceramide, glucosylceramide and sphingosine levels were all increased in SK1-/- but less so in SK2-/- cells and S1P levels were not significantly reduced in either SK1-/- or SK2-/- cells. Glucosylceramides 10-26 sphingosine kinase 1 Mus musculus 72-75 29699937-1 2018 Gaucher disease (GD) is the most common lysosomal storage disease caused by deficiency of beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) resulting in lysosomal accumulation of its glycolipid substrate glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 186-202 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 115-120 29579237-1 2018 GBA1 encodes the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) which converts glucosylceramide into ceramide and glucose. Glucosylceramides 81-97 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 0-4 29579237-1 2018 GBA1 encodes the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) which converts glucosylceramide into ceramide and glucose. Glucosylceramides 81-97 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 34-57 29627573-2 2018 Here, we report that phophatidylinositol-4-phosphate (PtdIns(4)P) downregulates the cellular glucosylceramide (GlcCer) level by inhibiting the interaction between GlcCer synthase (UGCG) and UDP-glucose in the Golgi apparatus. Glucosylceramides 93-109 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 180-184 29627573-2 2018 Here, we report that phophatidylinositol-4-phosphate (PtdIns(4)P) downregulates the cellular glucosylceramide (GlcCer) level by inhibiting the interaction between GlcCer synthase (UGCG) and UDP-glucose in the Golgi apparatus. Glucosylceramides 111-117 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 180-184 29627573-4 2018 The levels of GlcCer and lactosylceramide, but not of sphingomyelin (SM), were increased following expression of the FAPP1 PH domain in cells, accompanied by an increase in UGCG activity. Glucosylceramides 14-20 pleckstrin homology domain containing A3 Homo sapiens 117-122 29627573-4 2018 The levels of GlcCer and lactosylceramide, but not of sphingomyelin (SM), were increased following expression of the FAPP1 PH domain in cells, accompanied by an increase in UGCG activity. Glucosylceramides 14-20 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 173-177 29769046-8 2018 Additionally, the conversion of newly synthesized ceramide to sphingomyelin and glucosylceramide at the Golgi is prevented by the inhibition of CERT. Glucosylceramides 80-96 ceramide transporter 1 Homo sapiens 144-148 29764947-5 2018 Neutral GSLs comprise glucosylceramide and galactosylceramide, which utilize Delta4-Delta8-9-methyl-sphingadienine as a sphingoid base, linked to a C16-18 fatty acid chain, forming ceramide, and to a sugar residue, such as glucose or galactose. Glucosylceramides 22-38 delta like canonical Notch ligand 4 Homo sapiens 83-92 29272250-1 2018 Gaucher disease (GD) is a lysosomal storage disorder, caused by an impaired function of beta-glucocerebrosidase, which results in accumulation of glucocerebroside in cells, and altered membrane ordering. Glucosylceramides 146-162 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 88-111 30023299-1 2018 Gaucher disease (GD) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by the deficiency of the beta-glucocerebrosidase enzyme due to disease causing mutations in the GBA1 (glucosidase beta acid) gene, leading to the abnormal accumulation of the lipid glucocerebroside in lysosomal macrophages. Glucosylceramides 241-257 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 156-160 30023299-1 2018 Gaucher disease (GD) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by the deficiency of the beta-glucocerebrosidase enzyme due to disease causing mutations in the GBA1 (glucosidase beta acid) gene, leading to the abnormal accumulation of the lipid glucocerebroside in lysosomal macrophages. Glucosylceramides 241-257 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 162-183 29530534-1 2018 Deficiency of beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA) leads to Gaucher disease (GD), an inherited disorder characterised by storage of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in lysosomes of tissue macrophages. Glucosylceramides 143-149 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 39-42 29409484-1 2018 The UDP-glucose ceramide glycosyltransferase (UGCG) is a key enzyme in the sphingolipid metabolism by generating glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the precursor for all glycosphingolipids (GSL), which are essential for proper cell function. Glucosylceramides 113-129 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 4-44 29438993-7 2018 Moreover, the PGRMC1 inhibitor AG-205 significantly reduced synthesis of hydroxylated ceramide and glucosylceramide in FA2H-expressing cells. Glucosylceramides 99-115 progesterone receptor membrane component 1 Homo sapiens 14-20 29438993-7 2018 Moreover, the PGRMC1 inhibitor AG-205 significantly reduced synthesis of hydroxylated ceramide and glucosylceramide in FA2H-expressing cells. Glucosylceramides 99-115 fatty acid 2-hydroxylase Homo sapiens 119-123 29409484-1 2018 The UDP-glucose ceramide glycosyltransferase (UGCG) is a key enzyme in the sphingolipid metabolism by generating glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the precursor for all glycosphingolipids (GSL), which are essential for proper cell function. Glucosylceramides 113-129 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 46-50 29409484-1 2018 The UDP-glucose ceramide glycosyltransferase (UGCG) is a key enzyme in the sphingolipid metabolism by generating glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the precursor for all glycosphingolipids (GSL), which are essential for proper cell function. Glucosylceramides 131-137 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 4-44 29409484-1 2018 The UDP-glucose ceramide glycosyltransferase (UGCG) is a key enzyme in the sphingolipid metabolism by generating glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the precursor for all glycosphingolipids (GSL), which are essential for proper cell function. Glucosylceramides 131-137 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 46-50 29290548-0 2018 Reversible Conformational Conversion of alpha-Synuclein into Toxic Assemblies by Glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 81-97 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 40-55 29366988-5 2018 RESULTS: PCSK9 inhibition significantly decreased plasma levels of several lipid classes, including sphingolipids (dihydroceramides, glucosylceramides, sphingomyelins, ceramides), cholesteryl esters and free cholesterol. Glucosylceramides 133-150 proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 Homo sapiens 9-14 29290548-5 2018 Pathological alpha-syn assembly mainly occurred through the conversion of high molecular weight (HMW) physiological alpha-syn conformers into compact, assembly-state intermediates by glucosylceramide (GluCer), without apparent disassembly into free monomers. Glucosylceramides 183-199 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 13-22 29290548-5 2018 Pathological alpha-syn assembly mainly occurred through the conversion of high molecular weight (HMW) physiological alpha-syn conformers into compact, assembly-state intermediates by glucosylceramide (GluCer), without apparent disassembly into free monomers. Glucosylceramides 201-207 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 13-22 30143433-5 2018 RESULTS: Glucosylceramide C16GC (per 1 log muM increase) was associated with higher odds of having uncontrolled hypertension (odds ratio [OR]: 1.34; 95% confidential interval [CI]: 1.01-1.76), left ventricular hypertrophy (OR: 1.53; 95% CI: 1.11-2.13), and reduced ejection fraction (OR: 1.05; 95% CI: 1.00-1.11) in fully adjusted models. Glucosylceramides 9-25 latexin Homo sapiens 43-46 29053611-3 2017 The pathological role of the deacylated form of glucosylceramide, glucosylsphingosine (lyso-Gb1), a recently identified sensitive and specific biomarker for GD, is not well investigated. Glucosylceramides 48-64 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) B receptor, 1 Mus musculus 92-95 29232555-4 2017 In particular, mTORC2 stimulated sphingolipid (glucosylceramide) and glycerophospholipid (cardiolipin) synthesis. Glucosylceramides 47-63 CREB regulated transcription coactivator 2 Mus musculus 15-21 29025868-1 2017 Epidermal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA1), an acid beta-glucosidase normally located in lysosomes, converts (glucosyl)ceramides into ceramides, which is crucial to generate an optimal barrier function of the outermost skin layer, the stratum corneum (SC). Glucosylceramides 107-126 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 10-33 29025868-1 2017 Epidermal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA1), an acid beta-glucosidase normally located in lysosomes, converts (glucosyl)ceramides into ceramides, which is crucial to generate an optimal barrier function of the outermost skin layer, the stratum corneum (SC). Glucosylceramides 107-126 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 35-39 29234271-1 2017 The non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase GBA2 catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 70-86 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 37-41 29234271-2 2017 Loss of GBA2 function results in accumulation of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 49-65 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 8-12 28019653-11 2017 Knockdown of GlcCer synthase in the SPG fails to suppress glial overgrowth in egh nerves, and slightly promotes overgrowth in wild type, suggesting that RTK hyperactivation is caused by absence of MacCer and not by GlcCer accumulation. Glucosylceramides 13-19 Tie-like receptor tyrosine kinase Drosophila melanogaster 153-156 28944894-2 2017 Glucosylceramide is generated by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), which is encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 0-16 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 33-58 28944894-2 2017 Glucosylceramide is generated by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), which is encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 0-16 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 60-63 28944894-2 2017 Glucosylceramide is generated by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), which is encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 0-16 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 90-130 28944894-2 2017 Glucosylceramide is generated by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), which is encoded by the UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG) gene. Glucosylceramides 0-16 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 132-136 28851512-1 2017 Gaucher disease (GD), an autosomal recessive lipid storage disorder, arises from mutations in the GBA1 (beta-glucocerebrosidase) gene, resulting in glucosylceramide accumulation in tissue macrophages. Glucosylceramides 148-164 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 98-102 28847804-4 2017 We show that, whereas GD-related sphingolipids (glucosylceramide, glucosylsphingosine, sphingosine, sphingosine-1-phosphate) promote alpha-synuclein aggregation in vitro, glucosylsphingosine triggers the formation of oligomeric alpha-synuclein species capable of templating in human cells and neurons. Glucosylceramides 48-64 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 133-148 28847804-7 2017 With age, brains exhibit glucosylceramide accumulations colocalized with alpha-synuclein pathology. Glucosylceramides 25-41 synuclein, alpha Mus musculus 73-88 28646016-6 2017 TSHB mRNA was consistently detected in AT from euthyroid subjects, and positively associated with serum total- and LDL-cholesterol, and with AT-specific cholesterol metabolism-associated lipids [arachidonoyl cholesteryl ester, C8-dihydroceramide, N-stearoyl-d-sphingosine, and GlcCer(18:0, 24:1)]. Glucosylceramides 277-283 thyroid stimulating hormone subunit beta Homo sapiens 0-4 28812093-1 2017 Gaucher disease (GD) is caused by mutations on the GBA1 gene leading to deficiency in acid beta-glucosidase (GCase) and subsequent accumulation of its substrates, glucosylceramide (GlcC) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcS). Glucosylceramides 163-179 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 51-55 28812093-1 2017 Gaucher disease (GD) is caused by mutations on the GBA1 gene leading to deficiency in acid beta-glucosidase (GCase) and subsequent accumulation of its substrates, glucosylceramide (GlcC) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcS). Glucosylceramides 181-185 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 51-55 28485919-1 2017 Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) is a lysosomal beta-glucosidase that degrades glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 71-87 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-18 28485919-1 2017 Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) is a lysosomal beta-glucosidase that degrades glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 71-87 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 20-23 28851512-1 2017 Gaucher disease (GD), an autosomal recessive lipid storage disorder, arises from mutations in the GBA1 (beta-glucocerebrosidase) gene, resulting in glucosylceramide accumulation in tissue macrophages. Glucosylceramides 148-164 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 104-127 28851512-2 2017 Lyso-Gb1 (glucosylsphingosine, lyso-GL1), a downstream metabolic product of glucosylceramide, has been identified as a promising biomarker for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with GD. Glucosylceramides 76-92 gamma-aminobutyric acid type B receptor subunit 1 Homo sapiens 5-8 28574511-8 2017 One top hit was GBA1, the Gaucher disease-associated gene, which encodes glucocerebrosidase, an enzyme that metabolizes glucosylceramide to ceramide and glucose. Glucosylceramides 120-136 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 16-20 28490444-5 2017 To determine the role of ceramide metabolism to hexosylceramides in kidney injury, we treated mice with a potent and highly specific inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase, the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the glycosylation of ceramides to form glucosylceramides. Glucosylceramides 250-267 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 146-171 28686011-2 2017 Reduced GCase activity primarily leads to the accumulation of two substrates, glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 78-94 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 8-13 28686011-2 2017 Reduced GCase activity primarily leads to the accumulation of two substrates, glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph). Glucosylceramides 96-102 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 8-13 28258214-1 2017 The lysosomal acid beta-glucosidase GBA1 and the non-lysosomal beta-glucosidase GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide in different cellular compartments. Glucosylceramides 93-109 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 36-40 28258214-1 2017 The lysosomal acid beta-glucosidase GBA1 and the non-lysosomal beta-glucosidase GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide in different cellular compartments. Glucosylceramides 93-109 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 80-84 28258214-1 2017 The lysosomal acid beta-glucosidase GBA1 and the non-lysosomal beta-glucosidase GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide in different cellular compartments. Glucosylceramides 111-117 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 36-40 28258214-1 2017 The lysosomal acid beta-glucosidase GBA1 and the non-lysosomal beta-glucosidase GBA2 degrade glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide in different cellular compartments. Glucosylceramides 111-117 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 80-84 28144704-1 2017 Gaucher disease is a hereditary lipid storage disorder that affects the enzyme beta glucocerebrosidase, causing accumulation of glucocerebroside in macrophages of the reticuloendothelial system. Glucosylceramides 128-144 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 79-102 27693344-1 2017 It was first discovered in 1992 that P-glycoprotein (Pgp, ABCB1), an ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter, can transport phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine, -ethanolamine and -serine as well as glucosylceramide and glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 203-219 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 37-51 27693344-1 2017 It was first discovered in 1992 that P-glycoprotein (Pgp, ABCB1), an ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter, can transport phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine, -ethanolamine and -serine as well as glucosylceramide and glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 203-219 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 53-56 27693344-1 2017 It was first discovered in 1992 that P-glycoprotein (Pgp, ABCB1), an ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter, can transport phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine, -ethanolamine and -serine as well as glucosylceramide and glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 203-219 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Homo sapiens 58-63 27693344-1 2017 It was first discovered in 1992 that P-glycoprotein (Pgp, ABCB1), an ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter, can transport phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine, -ethanolamine and -serine as well as glucosylceramide and glycosphingolipids. Glucosylceramides 203-219 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 6 (Langereis blood group) Homo sapiens 58-61 28223512-5 2017 Treatment of GbaD409V/D409V mice with the GCS inhibitor reduced levels of glucosylceramide and glucosylsphingosine in the central nervous system (CNS), demonstrating target engagement. Glucosylceramides 74-90 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 42-45 28166796-2 2017 In GD, partial or complete loss of GCase activity causes the accumulation of the glycolipids glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine in the lysosomes of macrophages. Glucosylceramides 93-109 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 35-40 28126847-0 2017 Lipids regulate the hydrolysis of membrane bound glucosylceramide by lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase. Glucosylceramides 49-65 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 79-102 28126847-1 2017 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is the primary storage lipid in the lysosomes of Gaucher patients and a secondary one in Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, and C. The regulatory roles of lipids on the hydrolysis of membrane bound GlcCer by lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA1) was probed using a detergent-free liposomal assay. Glucosylceramides 0-16 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 242-265 28126847-1 2017 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is the primary storage lipid in the lysosomes of Gaucher patients and a secondary one in Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, and C. The regulatory roles of lipids on the hydrolysis of membrane bound GlcCer by lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA1) was probed using a detergent-free liposomal assay. Glucosylceramides 0-16 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 267-271 28126847-1 2017 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is the primary storage lipid in the lysosomes of Gaucher patients and a secondary one in Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, and C. The regulatory roles of lipids on the hydrolysis of membrane bound GlcCer by lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA1) was probed using a detergent-free liposomal assay. Glucosylceramides 18-24 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 242-265 28126847-1 2017 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) is the primary storage lipid in the lysosomes of Gaucher patients and a secondary one in Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, and C. The regulatory roles of lipids on the hydrolysis of membrane bound GlcCer by lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA1) was probed using a detergent-free liposomal assay. Glucosylceramides 18-24 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 267-271 28225753-2 2017 GBA1 mutations drive extensive accumulation of glucosylceramide (GC) in multiple innate and adaptive immune cells in the spleen, liver, lung and bone marrow, often leading to chronic inflammation. Glucosylceramides 47-63 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-4 28225753-2 2017 GBA1 mutations drive extensive accumulation of glucosylceramide (GC) in multiple innate and adaptive immune cells in the spleen, liver, lung and bone marrow, often leading to chronic inflammation. Glucosylceramides 65-67 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-4 28166796-2 2017 In GD, partial or complete loss of GCase activity causes the accumulation of the glycolipids glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine in the lysosomes of macrophages. Glucosylceramides 111-117 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 35-40 27775668-5 2016 VLC-sphingolipid expression was increased along with that of CERS2, and the proportion of VLC species in glucosylceramide (GlcCer) was higher than that in SM for all expression levels of CERS2. Glucosylceramides 105-121 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 187-192 27476102-6 2016 We found that ARAP2 knockdown increased glucosylceramide and lactosylceramide levels without affecting ceramide levels, and thus speculated that the rate-limiting enzyme in glycosphingolipid synthesis, namely glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), could be modified by ARAP2. Glucosylceramides 40-56 ArfGAP with RhoGAP domain, ankyrin repeat and PH domain 2 Mus musculus 14-19 28052128-5 2017 Our studies show that a reduced activity of GBA2 is sufficient to elevate the levels of glucosylceramide to similar levels as seen in Gaucher disease. Glucosylceramides 88-104 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 44-48 27522145-4 2017 RESULTS: Eliglustat is a selective, potent inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase, the enzyme responsible for biosynthesis of glucosylceramides which accumulate in Gaucher disease. Glucosylceramides 126-143 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 56-81 29199207-2 2017 Addition of GlcCer or GalCer suppressed cell injury caused lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- and TNF-alpha-induced inflammatory stress and induction of apoptosis in differentiated Caco-2 cells. Glucosylceramides 12-18 tumor necrosis factor Homo sapiens 89-98 27955980-1 2017 Gaucher disease is caused by the defective catabolism of the simple glycosphingolipid, glucosylceramide (GlcCer), due to mutations in the GBA1 gene which encodes for acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), the lysosomal enzyme that degrades GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 87-103 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 138-142 27955980-1 2017 Gaucher disease is caused by the defective catabolism of the simple glycosphingolipid, glucosylceramide (GlcCer), due to mutations in the GBA1 gene which encodes for acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), the lysosomal enzyme that degrades GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 105-111 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 138-142 27955980-1 2017 Gaucher disease is caused by the defective catabolism of the simple glycosphingolipid, glucosylceramide (GlcCer), due to mutations in the GBA1 gene which encodes for acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), the lysosomal enzyme that degrades GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 232-238 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 138-142 27697915-4 2016 A key step in vertebrate GlcChol biosynthesis is the transglucosylation reaction catalyzed by glucocerebrosidase (GBA)1 or GBA2, utilizing GlcCer as a glucose donor. Glucosylceramides 139-145 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 114-119 27697915-4 2016 A key step in vertebrate GlcChol biosynthesis is the transglucosylation reaction catalyzed by glucocerebrosidase (GBA)1 or GBA2, utilizing GlcCer as a glucose donor. Glucosylceramides 139-145 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 123-127 27775668-5 2016 VLC-sphingolipid expression was increased along with that of CERS2, and the proportion of VLC species in glucosylceramide (GlcCer) was higher than that in SM for all expression levels of CERS2. Glucosylceramides 123-129 ceramide synthase 2 Homo sapiens 187-192 26860955-4 2016 Glucosylceramide is suggested to stabilize toxic oligomeric forms of alpha-synuclein that negatively influence the activity of beta-glucocerebrosidase and to partially block export of newly synthesized beta-glucocerebrosidase from the endoplasmic reticulum to late endocytic compartments, amplifying the pathological effects of alpha-synuclein and ultimately resulting in neuronal cell death. Glucosylceramides 0-16 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 69-84 27539961-2 2016 The activities of acid sphingomyelinase and lysosomal glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which degrade sphingomyelin and GlcCer, respectively, are down-regulated in NPC cells, however, changes in GlcCer synthase activity have not yet been elucidated. Glucosylceramides 114-120 sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 1 Homo sapiens 18-39 27539961-2 2016 The activities of acid sphingomyelinase and lysosomal glucocerebrosidase (GCase), which degrade sphingomyelin and GlcCer, respectively, are down-regulated in NPC cells, however, changes in GlcCer synthase activity have not yet been elucidated. Glucosylceramides 114-120 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 44-72 28933411-7 2016 Decreased catalytic activity and/or instability of GCase leads to accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) in the lysosomes of macrophage cells and visceral organs. Glucosylceramides 82-98 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 51-56 28933411-7 2016 Decreased catalytic activity and/or instability of GCase leads to accumulation of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) in the lysosomes of macrophage cells and visceral organs. Glucosylceramides 100-106 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 51-56 26860955-4 2016 Glucosylceramide is suggested to stabilize toxic oligomeric forms of alpha-synuclein that negatively influence the activity of beta-glucocerebrosidase and to partially block export of newly synthesized beta-glucocerebrosidase from the endoplasmic reticulum to late endocytic compartments, amplifying the pathological effects of alpha-synuclein and ultimately resulting in neuronal cell death. Glucosylceramides 0-16 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 328-343 27539321-4 2016 In particular, heterozygous mutations in the gene encoding for glucocerebrosidase (GBA1), a lysosomal enzyme converting glucosyl-ceramides (Glc-Cer) into Cer, increase the risk of developing PD. Glucosylceramides 120-138 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 63-81 27539321-4 2016 In particular, heterozygous mutations in the gene encoding for glucocerebrosidase (GBA1), a lysosomal enzyme converting glucosyl-ceramides (Glc-Cer) into Cer, increase the risk of developing PD. Glucosylceramides 120-138 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 83-87 27412675-6 2016 GlcCer inhibited GLTP cross-linking. Glucosylceramides 0-6 glycolipid transfer protein Homo sapiens 17-21 27551807-8 2016 Reducing the intracellular levels of glucosylceramide with a glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor resulted in decreased secretion of KALLIKREIN proteases by wild type keratinocytes, but not by smsk mutant keratinocytes. Glucosylceramides 37-53 kallikrein 1-related peptidase b9 Mus musculus 132-142 27642553-6 2016 In conclusion, gpNMB acts as a marker for glucosylceramide-laden macrophages in man and mouse and gpNMB should be considered as candidate biomarker for Gaucher disease in treatment monitoring. Glucosylceramides 42-58 glycoprotein nmb Homo sapiens 15-20 27547732-1 2016 Glucosylceramide (GL-1) level in human has been considered as a surrogate biomarker for enzyme replacement and substrate reduction therapies (ERT and SRT) for Gaucher and Fabry patients. Glucosylceramides 0-16 E74 like ETS transcription factor 3 Homo sapiens 142-145 26724485-2 2016 Cells express two GlcCer-degrading beta-glucosidases, glucocerebrosidase (GBA) and GBA2, located in and outside the lysosome, respectively. Glucosylceramides 18-24 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 54-72 27482815-1 2016 Glucocerebrosidase is a lysosomal hydrolase involved in the breakdown of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 73-89 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-18 27162249-1 2016 Gaucher disease (GD) results from mutations in the acid beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) encoding gene, GBA, which leads to accumulation of glucosylceramides. Glucosylceramides 139-156 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 103-106 26792850-1 2016 BACKGROUND: Gaucher disease (GD) is an autosomal recessive disorder produced by mutations in the glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA), causing storage of glucosylceramide in reticuloendothelial cells in multiple organs. Glucosylceramides 147-163 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 122-125 27098312-1 2016 Gaucher disease, caused by pathological mutations GBA1, encodes the lysosome-resident enzyme glucocerebrosidase, which cleaves glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 127-143 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 50-54 26739815-4 2016 RESULTS: Muscle C18:0 ceramide (p = 0.029), dihydroceramide (p = 0.06) and glucosylceramide (p = 0.03) species were inversely related to insulin sensitivity without differences in total ceramide, dihydroceramide, and glucosylceramide concentration. Glucosylceramides 75-91 insulin Homo sapiens 137-144 26909767-3 2016 GBA2 is a glucosylceramide-degrading enzyme that is located on the plasma membrane/endoplasmic reticulum, and is distinct from the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GBA). Glucosylceramides 10-26 glucosidase, beta (bile acid) 2 Danio rerio 0-4 26909767-3 2016 GBA2 is a glucosylceramide-degrading enzyme that is located on the plasma membrane/endoplasmic reticulum, and is distinct from the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GBA). Glucosylceramides 10-26 glucosidase, beta, acid Danio rerio 0-3 27098793-1 2016 BACKGROUND: Gaucher"s disease (GD) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of acid beta-glucosidase (glucocerebrosidase [GBA]) that results in the accumulation of glucocerebroside within macrophages. Glucosylceramides 181-197 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 119-137 27098793-1 2016 BACKGROUND: Gaucher"s disease (GD) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of acid beta-glucosidase (glucocerebrosidase [GBA]) that results in the accumulation of glucocerebroside within macrophages. Glucosylceramides 181-197 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 139-142 26724485-2 2016 Cells express two GlcCer-degrading beta-glucosidases, glucocerebrosidase (GBA) and GBA2, located in and outside the lysosome, respectively. Glucosylceramides 18-24 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 74-77 26724485-2 2016 Cells express two GlcCer-degrading beta-glucosidases, glucocerebrosidase (GBA) and GBA2, located in and outside the lysosome, respectively. Glucosylceramides 18-24 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 83-87 26724485-3 2016 Here we demonstrate that through transglucosylation both GBA and GBA2 are able to catalyze in vitro the transfer of glucosyl-moieties from GlcCer to cholesterol, and vice versa. Glucosylceramides 139-145 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 57-60 26724485-3 2016 Here we demonstrate that through transglucosylation both GBA and GBA2 are able to catalyze in vitro the transfer of glucosyl-moieties from GlcCer to cholesterol, and vice versa. Glucosylceramides 139-145 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 65-69 26861868-3 2016 The results of cell experiment indicated that all of three glucocerebroside series, CF-Cer and CF-LCB exhibited an inhibitory effects on cell proliferation. Glucosylceramides 59-75 clathrin light chain B Homo sapiens 98-101 26861868-4 2016 Moreover, CFC-3 was most effective in three glucocerebrosides to HepG-2 cell viability. Glucosylceramides 44-61 mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 Homo sapiens 10-15 26708635-5 2016 Correlation studies showed that in GD the alpha-Syn dimer/monomer ratio is positively correlated with the levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and the glucosylceramide/ceramide (GlcCer/Cer) ratio and negatively with the levels of malonyldialdehyde (MDA) and plasmalogens. Glucosylceramides 116-132 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 42-51 26853111-6 2016 Cordycerebroside A (1), the new cerebroside, along with soyacerebroside I (2) and glucocerebroside (3) inhibited the accumulation of pro-inflammatory iNOS protein and reduced the expression of COX-2 protein in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. Glucosylceramides 82-98 cox2 Cordyceps militaris 193-198 26708635-5 2016 Correlation studies showed that in GD the alpha-Syn dimer/monomer ratio is positively correlated with the levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and the glucosylceramide/ceramide (GlcCer/Cer) ratio and negatively with the levels of malonyldialdehyde (MDA) and plasmalogens. Glucosylceramides 134-140 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 42-51 26708635-5 2016 Correlation studies showed that in GD the alpha-Syn dimer/monomer ratio is positively correlated with the levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and the glucosylceramide/ceramide (GlcCer/Cer) ratio and negatively with the levels of malonyldialdehyde (MDA) and plasmalogens. Glucosylceramides 150-166 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 42-51 26708635-5 2016 Correlation studies showed that in GD the alpha-Syn dimer/monomer ratio is positively correlated with the levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and the glucosylceramide/ceramide (GlcCer/Cer) ratio and negatively with the levels of malonyldialdehyde (MDA) and plasmalogens. Glucosylceramides 177-183 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 42-51 26708635-6 2016 In conclusion, we have shown that the increased tendency of alpha-Syn to form dimers in the RBC membrane of patients with GD, is correlated with both the level of lipids, including GlcCer, the primary lipid abnormality in GD, and the increased oxidative stress observed in this disorder. Glucosylceramides 181-187 synuclein alpha Homo sapiens 60-69 26387627-1 2016 In Gaucher disease, deficient activity of acid beta-glucosidase results in accumulation of its substrates, glucosylceramide and glucosylsphingosine, within the lysosomes of cells primarily in the spleen, liver, bone marrow, and occasionally the lung. Glucosylceramides 107-123 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 42-63 26811686-1 2016 Gaucher disease (GD) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by the deficient activity of acid beta glucosidase, with consequent accumulation of glucosylceramide in the spleen, liver, bone marrow, and various organs and tissues. Glucosylceramides 144-160 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 89-110 26588331-2 2016 GD is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the defective function of the catabolic enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA), leading to an accumulation of its substrate, glucocerebroside. Glucosylceramides 182-198 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 106-129 26603294-1 2016 The non-lysosomal beta-glucosylceramidase GBA2 (EC3.2.1.45, GH116) is ubiquitously expressed in various mammal tissues and cell types where it catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 171-187 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 42-46 26588331-2 2016 GD is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the defective function of the catabolic enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA), leading to an accumulation of its substrate, glucocerebroside. Glucosylceramides 182-198 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 131-134 26492941-2 2015 Selective modulation of one of the glycoprocessing enzymes involved in glucosylceramide metabolism-glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), acid glucosylceramidase (GBA1), or neutral glucosylceramidase (GBA2)-is therefore an attractive research objective. Glucosylceramides 71-87 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 195-199 26483191-6 2015 HPLC analysis showed increased amounts of GlcCer and downstream glycosphingolipids (GSLs) in SOD1(G86R) muscle compared with wild-type littermates. Glucosylceramides 42-48 superoxide dismutase 1, soluble Mus musculus 93-97 26483191-7 2015 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), the enzyme responsible for GlcCer biosynthesis, was up-regulated in muscle of SOD1(G86R) mice and ALS patients, and in muscle of wild-type mice after surgically induced denervation. Glucosylceramides 60-66 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 0-25 26483191-7 2015 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), the enzyme responsible for GlcCer biosynthesis, was up-regulated in muscle of SOD1(G86R) mice and ALS patients, and in muscle of wild-type mice after surgically induced denervation. Glucosylceramides 60-66 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 27-30 26483191-7 2015 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), the enzyme responsible for GlcCer biosynthesis, was up-regulated in muscle of SOD1(G86R) mice and ALS patients, and in muscle of wild-type mice after surgically induced denervation. Glucosylceramides 60-66 superoxide dismutase 1, soluble Mus musculus 111-115 26420838-1 2015 Defective lysosomal acid beta-glucosidase (GCase) in Gaucher disease causes accumulation of glucosylceramide (GC) and glucosylsphingosine (GS) that distress cellular functions. Glucosylceramides 92-108 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 43-48 25996484-3 2015 GBA1- and GBA2-deficient genetic conditions, with different phenotypes, are glucosylceramide (GC; the main GBA substrate) accumulating diseases. Glucosylceramides 76-92 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-4 25996484-3 2015 GBA1- and GBA2-deficient genetic conditions, with different phenotypes, are glucosylceramide (GC; the main GBA substrate) accumulating diseases. Glucosylceramides 76-92 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-3 25996484-3 2015 GBA1- and GBA2-deficient genetic conditions, with different phenotypes, are glucosylceramide (GC; the main GBA substrate) accumulating diseases. Glucosylceramides 94-96 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-4 25996484-3 2015 GBA1- and GBA2-deficient genetic conditions, with different phenotypes, are glucosylceramide (GC; the main GBA substrate) accumulating diseases. Glucosylceramides 94-96 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-3 26116408-4 2015 The purified recombinant Egh1 hydrolyzed various beta-glucosides including ergosteryl beta-glucoside (EG), cholesteryl beta-glucoside, sitosteryl beta-glucoside, para-nitrophenyl beta-glucoside, 4-methylumberifellyl beta-glucoside and glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 235-251 hydrolase Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C 25-29 26220867-10 2015 Treatment of Molt-3, an acute lymphoblastic leukemia cell line, with 4-HPR revealed moderate ceramide production (5-fold over control), robust conversion of ceramide to GC and sphingomyelin, and resistance to 4-HPR and C6-ceramide. Glucosylceramides 169-171 haptoglobin-related protein Homo sapiens 71-74 26313010-8 2015 Consistent with a role for GlcCer in organ-specific cell differentiation, calli from gcs-1 mutants formed roots and leaves on media supplemented with the glucosylated sphingosine glucopsychosine, which was readily converted to GlcCer independent of GCS. Glucosylceramides 27-33 glucosidase 1 Arabidopsis thaliana 85-90 26313010-8 2015 Consistent with a role for GlcCer in organ-specific cell differentiation, calli from gcs-1 mutants formed roots and leaves on media supplemented with the glucosylated sphingosine glucopsychosine, which was readily converted to GlcCer independent of GCS. Glucosylceramides 227-233 glucosidase 1 Arabidopsis thaliana 85-90 26312487-2 2015 GBA1 cleaves glucosylceramide to form ceramide, an established bioactive lipid, and defects in GBA1 lead to aberrant accumulation in glucosylceramide and insufficient formation of ceramide. Glucosylceramides 13-29 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-4 26094487-2 2015 GBA1 encodes for the lysosomal hydrolase glucocerebrosidase and reductions in this enzyme result in the accumulation of the glycolipid substrates glucosylceramide and glucosylsphingosine. Glucosylceramides 146-162 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-4 26094487-2 2015 GBA1 encodes for the lysosomal hydrolase glucocerebrosidase and reductions in this enzyme result in the accumulation of the glycolipid substrates glucosylceramide and glucosylsphingosine. Glucosylceramides 146-162 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 41-59 26297139-5 2015 The amount of 2-hydroxy fatty acid-containing glucosylceramide increased in the detergent-resistant membrane (DRM; a biochemical counterpart of plasma membrane microdomains) fraction obtained from BI-1-overexpressing rice cells. Glucosylceramides 46-62 BAX inhibitor 1 Arabidopsis thaliana 197-201 26418157-1 2015 Gaucher disease is characterized by lysosomal accumulation of glucosylceramide due to deficient activity of lysosomal glucocerebrosidase (GBA). Glucosylceramides 62-78 glucosylceramidase beta Rattus norvegicus 138-141 26418157-2 2015 In cells, glucosylceramide is also degraded outside lysosomes by the enzyme glucosylceramidase 2 (GBA2) of which inherited deficiency is associated with ataxias. Glucosylceramides 10-26 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Rattus norvegicus 76-96 26418157-2 2015 In cells, glucosylceramide is also degraded outside lysosomes by the enzyme glucosylceramidase 2 (GBA2) of which inherited deficiency is associated with ataxias. Glucosylceramides 10-26 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Rattus norvegicus 98-102 26418157-3 2015 The interest in GBA and glucosylceramide metabolism in the brain has grown following the notion that mutations in the GBA gene impose a risk factor for motor disorders such as alpha-synucleinopathies. Glucosylceramides 24-40 glucosylceramidase beta Rattus norvegicus 118-121 26220345-2 2015 Glucosylceramide is degraded to ceramide and glucose by distinct, non-homologous enzymes, including glucocerebrosidase (GBA), localized in the endolysosomal pathway, and beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2), which is associated with the plasma membrane and/or the endoplasmic reticulum. Glucosylceramides 0-16 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 120-123 26220345-2 2015 Glucosylceramide is degraded to ceramide and glucose by distinct, non-homologous enzymes, including glucocerebrosidase (GBA), localized in the endolysosomal pathway, and beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2), which is associated with the plasma membrane and/or the endoplasmic reticulum. Glucosylceramides 0-16 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 190-194 26220345-3 2015 It is well established that mutations in the GBA gene result in endolysosomal glucosylceramide accumulation, which triggers Gaucher disease. Glucosylceramides 78-94 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 45-48 26001295-4 2015 VNR treatment significantly converts ceramide to glucosylceramide in VNR-resistant cells; however, pharmacologically inhibiting GCS with (+-)-threo-1-Phenyl-2-decanoylamino-3-morpholino-1-propanol hydrochloride (PDMP) induced ceramide accumulation, accompanied by a decrease in glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 278-294 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 128-131 26312487-2 2015 GBA1 cleaves glucosylceramide to form ceramide, an established bioactive lipid, and defects in GBA1 lead to aberrant accumulation in glucosylceramide and insufficient formation of ceramide. Glucosylceramides 133-149 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 0-4 26312487-2 2015 GBA1 cleaves glucosylceramide to form ceramide, an established bioactive lipid, and defects in GBA1 lead to aberrant accumulation in glucosylceramide and insufficient formation of ceramide. Glucosylceramides 133-149 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 95-99 26275242-1 2015 The enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GBA) hydrolyses glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 47-63 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 11-29 26275242-1 2015 The enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GBA) hydrolyses glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 47-63 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 31-34 26275242-1 2015 The enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GBA) hydrolyses glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 65-71 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 11-29 26275242-1 2015 The enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GBA) hydrolyses glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in lysosomes. Glucosylceramides 65-71 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 31-34 26108617-6 2015 Inhibition of glucosylceramide and ganglioside synthesis results in improved insulin sensitivity and increased activatory tyrosine phosphorylation of IRS1 in the muscle. Glucosylceramides 14-30 insulin Homo sapiens 77-84 26108617-6 2015 Inhibition of glucosylceramide and ganglioside synthesis results in improved insulin sensitivity and increased activatory tyrosine phosphorylation of IRS1 in the muscle. Glucosylceramides 14-30 insulin receptor substrate 1 Homo sapiens 150-154 25808625-7 2015 Hepatic overexpression of Sphk2 in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) led to elevated S1P and reduced ceramide, sphingomyelin, and glucosylceramide in plasma and liver. Glucosylceramides 127-143 sphingosine kinase 2 Mus musculus 26-31 25797198-5 2015 Human GLTP-motifs have evolved to function not only as glucosylceramide binding/transferring domains for phosphoinositol 4-phosphate adaptor protein-2 during glycosphingolipid biosynthesis but also as selective binding/transfer proteins for ceramide-1-phosphate. Glucosylceramides 55-71 glycolipid transfer protein Homo sapiens 6-10 26115433-3 2015 This effect can be explained in part by altered sphingolipid levels, because reducing glucosylceramide biosynthesis restored the localization of MIG-14::GFP. Glucosylceramides 86-102 Protein wntless homolog Caenorhabditis elegans 145-151 25080062-10 2015 In tumor-invasive areas, VEGF and HIF-1alpha in the tumor cells, and VEGF receptor-2 in endothelial cells decreased after treatment with dietary glucosylceramides. Glucosylceramides 145-162 vascular endothelial growth factor A Mus musculus 25-29 26048992-0 2015 AMP-activated Protein Kinase Suppresses Biosynthesis of Glucosylceramide by Reducing Intracellular Sugar Nucleotides. Glucosylceramides 56-72 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 0-28 26048992-5 2015 Here, we investigated whether AMPK affects GlcCer metabolism. Glucosylceramides 43-49 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 30-34 26048992-6 2015 AMPK activators (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide 1-beta-d-ribofuranoside and metformin) decreased intracellular GlcCer levels and synthase activity in mouse fibroblasts. Glucosylceramides 111-117 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 0-4 26048992-7 2015 AMPK inhibitors or AMPK siRNA reversed these effects, suggesting that GlcCer synthesis is negatively regulated by an AMPK-dependent mechanism. Glucosylceramides 70-76 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 0-4 26048992-7 2015 AMPK inhibitors or AMPK siRNA reversed these effects, suggesting that GlcCer synthesis is negatively regulated by an AMPK-dependent mechanism. Glucosylceramides 70-76 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 19-23 26048992-7 2015 AMPK inhibitors or AMPK siRNA reversed these effects, suggesting that GlcCer synthesis is negatively regulated by an AMPK-dependent mechanism. Glucosylceramides 70-76 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 19-23 26048992-11 2015 Because AMPK activators are capable of reducing GlcCer levels in cells from Gaucher disease patients, our findings suggest that reducing GlcCer through AMPK activation may lead to a new strategy for treating diseases caused by abnormal accumulation of GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 48-54 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 8-12 26048992-11 2015 Because AMPK activators are capable of reducing GlcCer levels in cells from Gaucher disease patients, our findings suggest that reducing GlcCer through AMPK activation may lead to a new strategy for treating diseases caused by abnormal accumulation of GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 48-54 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 152-156 26048992-11 2015 Because AMPK activators are capable of reducing GlcCer levels in cells from Gaucher disease patients, our findings suggest that reducing GlcCer through AMPK activation may lead to a new strategy for treating diseases caused by abnormal accumulation of GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 137-143 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 8-12 26048992-11 2015 Because AMPK activators are capable of reducing GlcCer levels in cells from Gaucher disease patients, our findings suggest that reducing GlcCer through AMPK activation may lead to a new strategy for treating diseases caused by abnormal accumulation of GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 137-143 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 152-156 26048992-11 2015 Because AMPK activators are capable of reducing GlcCer levels in cells from Gaucher disease patients, our findings suggest that reducing GlcCer through AMPK activation may lead to a new strategy for treating diseases caused by abnormal accumulation of GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 137-143 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 8-12 26048992-11 2015 Because AMPK activators are capable of reducing GlcCer levels in cells from Gaucher disease patients, our findings suggest that reducing GlcCer through AMPK activation may lead to a new strategy for treating diseases caused by abnormal accumulation of GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 137-143 protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 2 Homo sapiens 152-156 25080062-10 2015 In tumor-invasive areas, VEGF and HIF-1alpha in the tumor cells, and VEGF receptor-2 in endothelial cells decreased after treatment with dietary glucosylceramides. Glucosylceramides 145-162 hypoxia inducible factor 1, alpha subunit Mus musculus 34-44 25080062-10 2015 In tumor-invasive areas, VEGF and HIF-1alpha in the tumor cells, and VEGF receptor-2 in endothelial cells decreased after treatment with dietary glucosylceramides. Glucosylceramides 145-162 kinase insert domain protein receptor Mus musculus 69-84 25080062-13 2015 CONCLUSION: These results suggest that dietary glucosylceramides trigger the de novo pathway of ceramide synthesis, indicating that sphingosine-based ceramide suppresses the growth of head and neck tumors through the inhibition of pro-angiogenic signals such as VEGF, VEGF receptor-2, and HIF-1alpha. Glucosylceramides 47-64 vascular endothelial growth factor A Mus musculus 262-266 25080062-13 2015 CONCLUSION: These results suggest that dietary glucosylceramides trigger the de novo pathway of ceramide synthesis, indicating that sphingosine-based ceramide suppresses the growth of head and neck tumors through the inhibition of pro-angiogenic signals such as VEGF, VEGF receptor-2, and HIF-1alpha. Glucosylceramides 47-64 kinase insert domain protein receptor Mus musculus 268-283 25080062-13 2015 CONCLUSION: These results suggest that dietary glucosylceramides trigger the de novo pathway of ceramide synthesis, indicating that sphingosine-based ceramide suppresses the growth of head and neck tumors through the inhibition of pro-angiogenic signals such as VEGF, VEGF receptor-2, and HIF-1alpha. Glucosylceramides 47-64 hypoxia inducible factor 1, alpha subunit Mus musculus 289-299 25661072-6 2015 We report that GlcCer inhibited messenger RNA and protein expression of tissue necrosis factor alpha and interleukin 1beta without cytotoxicity. Glucosylceramides 15-21 interleukin 1 beta Mus musculus 105-122 25655314-8 2015 Glucosylceramidase activity above levels required for clearance of glucosylceramide from tissues resulted in reversal of splenomegaly, reduced Gaucher cell infiltration and a restoration of hematological parameters. Glucosylceramides 67-83 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 0-18 25842368-1 2015 Deficiency of glucocerebrosidase (GBA) leads to Gaucher disease (GD), an inherited disorder characterised by storage of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in lysosomes of tissue macrophages. Glucosylceramides 120-136 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 34-37 25842368-1 2015 Deficiency of glucocerebrosidase (GBA) leads to Gaucher disease (GD), an inherited disorder characterised by storage of glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in lysosomes of tissue macrophages. Glucosylceramides 138-144 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 34-37 26351046-2 2015 It results from an autosomal recessive deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme acid beta-glucosidase/ beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA), which is responsible for hydrolysis of glucocerebroside/glucosylceramide (GlcCer) into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 167-183 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 97-120 26351046-2 2015 It results from an autosomal recessive deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme acid beta-glucosidase/ beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA), which is responsible for hydrolysis of glucocerebroside/glucosylceramide (GlcCer) into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 167-183 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 122-125 26351046-2 2015 It results from an autosomal recessive deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme acid beta-glucosidase/ beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA), which is responsible for hydrolysis of glucocerebroside/glucosylceramide (GlcCer) into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 184-200 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 97-120 26351046-2 2015 It results from an autosomal recessive deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme acid beta-glucosidase/ beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA), which is responsible for hydrolysis of glucocerebroside/glucosylceramide (GlcCer) into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 184-200 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 122-125 25715344-1 2015 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes the first committed step in the biosynthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer)-related glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 90-106 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 25715344-1 2015 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes the first committed step in the biosynthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer)-related glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 90-106 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 25715344-1 2015 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes the first committed step in the biosynthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer)-related glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 108-114 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 25715344-1 2015 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) catalyzes the first committed step in the biosynthesis of glucosylceramide (GlcCer)-related glycosphingolipids (GSLs). Glucosylceramides 108-114 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 25715344-6 2015 LacCer, the precursor of all GlcCer-related GSL, was significantly reduced only in BG1 cells treated with PPMP. Glucosylceramides 29-35 cathepsin A Homo sapiens 44-47 25715344-6 2015 LacCer, the precursor of all GlcCer-related GSL, was significantly reduced only in BG1 cells treated with PPMP. Glucosylceramides 29-35 acyl-CoA synthetase bubblegum family member 1 Homo sapiens 83-86 25661072-8 2015 Glucosylceramide also suppressed prostaglandin E2 but not nitric oxide production, consistent with its inhibition of cyclooxygenase 2 but not of inducible nitric oxide synthase expression. Glucosylceramides 0-16 prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 Mus musculus 117-133 25803043-4 2015 Here, we reveal that glucosylceramide accumulation in GBA2 knockout-mice alters cytoskeletal dynamics due to a more ordered lipid organization in the plasma membrane. Glucosylceramides 21-37 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 54-58 25661072-9 2015 The molecular mechanism of GlcCer-mediated inhibition of LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells is closely related to suppression of NF-kappaB p65 subunit nuclear translocation as well as to phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase and, in particular, p38 MAPK. Glucosylceramides 27-33 mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 Mus musculus 273-281 25661072-11 2015 In conclusion, GlcCer inhibits LPS-induced inflammation by blocking the nuclear translocation of NF-kappaB and inhibiting the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase/p38 MAPK pathways in macrophages, suggesting that it might be a promising potential drug candidate for various inflammatory diseases. Glucosylceramides 15-21 mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 Mus musculus 183-191 25552189-14 2015 Ceramide, the product of hydrolysis of glucosylceramide by GBA and involved in the regulation of cell differentiation, survival and apoptosis, is another putative candidate linking increased GBA activity to preeclampsia. Glucosylceramides 39-55 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 59-62 25552189-14 2015 Ceramide, the product of hydrolysis of glucosylceramide by GBA and involved in the regulation of cell differentiation, survival and apoptosis, is another putative candidate linking increased GBA activity to preeclampsia. Glucosylceramides 39-55 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 191-194 25239269-1 2014 Eliglustat [Cerdelga (US, EU)], a small-molecule oral glucosylceramide analogue that inhibits the enzyme glucosylceramide synthase has been developed by Genzyme Corporation (a subsidiary of Sanofi) for the treatment of Gaucher disease type 1 in adults. Glucosylceramides 55-71 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 106-131 25145677-5 2015 Herein, we show that in a model of highly glycolytic cells, generation of the glycosphingolipid (GSL) glucosylceramide (GlcCer) by GCS was elevated in response to increased glucose availability, while glucose deprivation diminished GSL levels. Glucosylceramides 120-126 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 131-134 25551612-1 2014 Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disease caused by defective activity of acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), which leads to the accumulation of its major substrates, glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) in many cells. Glucosylceramides 167-183 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 84-100 25551612-1 2014 Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disease caused by defective activity of acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), which leads to the accumulation of its major substrates, glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) in many cells. Glucosylceramides 167-183 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 102-107 25551612-1 2014 Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disease caused by defective activity of acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), which leads to the accumulation of its major substrates, glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) in many cells. Glucosylceramides 185-191 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 84-100 25551612-1 2014 Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disease caused by defective activity of acid beta-glucosidase (GCase), which leads to the accumulation of its major substrates, glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) in many cells. Glucosylceramides 185-191 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 102-107 25551612-5 2014 GCStg/Gba1 mice showed 2-3 fold increases in tissue GCS activity as well as accelerated GlcCer accumulation and the appearance of lipid-laden CD68 positive macrophages in visceral organs. Glucosylceramides 88-94 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 6-10 25551612-5 2014 GCStg/Gba1 mice showed 2-3 fold increases in tissue GCS activity as well as accelerated GlcCer accumulation and the appearance of lipid-laden CD68 positive macrophages in visceral organs. Glucosylceramides 88-94 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 0-3 25515322-1 2014 Gaucher disease is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of glycosphingolipid metabolism resulting from deficient activity of the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase that causes accumulation of glucosylceramide in tissue macrophage with damage to hematological, visceral, and skeletal organ systems. Glucosylceramides 197-213 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 145-168 25374574-10 2014 The levels of several species of glucosylceramide and glycosylinositolphosphoceramide tended to be higher in pPLAIIIbeta-OE than in WT. Glucosylceramides 33-49 patatin-like protein 6 Arabidopsis thaliana 109-120 24266736-7 2014 Inhibition of ceramide conversion into glucosylceramide promotes liberation of c-Src from microdomains, and inhibition of de novo ceramide synthesis restores the microdomain distribution of c-Src and suppresses malignant phenotypes such as increased cell motility and anchorage-independent cell growth. Glucosylceramides 39-55 SRC proto-oncogene, non-receptor tyrosine kinase Homo sapiens 79-84 24960545-7 2014 We found upregulation of specific sphingolipid enzymes, namely sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1), sphingomyelinase 3 (SMPD3), and glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) in the endometrium of endometriotic women with corresponding increased GlcCer, decreased sphingomyelin levels, and decreased apoptosis in the endometrium. Glucosylceramides 231-237 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Homo sapiens 63-87 24960545-7 2014 We found upregulation of specific sphingolipid enzymes, namely sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1), sphingomyelinase 3 (SMPD3), and glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) in the endometrium of endometriotic women with corresponding increased GlcCer, decreased sphingomyelin levels, and decreased apoptosis in the endometrium. Glucosylceramides 231-237 sphingomyelin synthase 1 Homo sapiens 89-93 24960545-7 2014 We found upregulation of specific sphingolipid enzymes, namely sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1), sphingomyelinase 3 (SMPD3), and glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) in the endometrium of endometriotic women with corresponding increased GlcCer, decreased sphingomyelin levels, and decreased apoptosis in the endometrium. Glucosylceramides 231-237 sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 3 Homo sapiens 116-121 24960545-7 2014 We found upregulation of specific sphingolipid enzymes, namely sphingomyelin synthase 1 (SMS1), sphingomyelinase 3 (SMPD3), and glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) in the endometrium of endometriotic women with corresponding increased GlcCer, decreased sphingomyelin levels, and decreased apoptosis in the endometrium. Glucosylceramides 231-237 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 155-158 25122154-8 2014 Plants in which IPUT1 was silenced accumulated IPC, the immediate precursor, as well as ceramides and glucosylceramides. Glucosylceramides 102-119 plant glycogenin-like starch initiation protein 6 Arabidopsis thaliana 16-21 24935484-3 2014 Lately, mutations in the GBA gene were recognized as a major cause for the development of PD.Mutations in the GBA gene, which encodes for lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), lead to Gaucher disease (GD), an autosomal recessive sphingolipidosis characterized by accumulation of glucosylceramide, mainly in monocyte-derived cells. Glucosylceramides 284-300 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 25-28 24935484-3 2014 Lately, mutations in the GBA gene were recognized as a major cause for the development of PD.Mutations in the GBA gene, which encodes for lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), lead to Gaucher disease (GD), an autosomal recessive sphingolipidosis characterized by accumulation of glucosylceramide, mainly in monocyte-derived cells. Glucosylceramides 284-300 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 110-113 24935484-3 2014 Lately, mutations in the GBA gene were recognized as a major cause for the development of PD.Mutations in the GBA gene, which encodes for lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), lead to Gaucher disease (GD), an autosomal recessive sphingolipidosis characterized by accumulation of glucosylceramide, mainly in monocyte-derived cells. Glucosylceramides 284-300 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 148-171 24935484-3 2014 Lately, mutations in the GBA gene were recognized as a major cause for the development of PD.Mutations in the GBA gene, which encodes for lysosomal beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), lead to Gaucher disease (GD), an autosomal recessive sphingolipidosis characterized by accumulation of glucosylceramide, mainly in monocyte-derived cells. Glucosylceramides 284-300 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 173-178 24064337-2 2014 Gaucher disease is caused by the defective activity of the lysosomal enzyme, glucocerebrosidase (GCase; GBA1), resulting in intracellular accumulation of the glycosphingolipids, glucosylceramide and psychosine. Glucosylceramides 178-194 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 77-95 24064337-2 2014 Gaucher disease is caused by the defective activity of the lysosomal enzyme, glucocerebrosidase (GCase; GBA1), resulting in intracellular accumulation of the glycosphingolipids, glucosylceramide and psychosine. Glucosylceramides 178-194 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 97-102 24064337-2 2014 Gaucher disease is caused by the defective activity of the lysosomal enzyme, glucocerebrosidase (GCase; GBA1), resulting in intracellular accumulation of the glycosphingolipids, glucosylceramide and psychosine. Glucosylceramides 178-194 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 104-108 24824606-8 2014 Further, an up-regulation of GLTP caused a substantial increase in both the Gb3 and glucosylceramide levels compared to the controls. Glucosylceramides 84-100 glycolipid transfer protein Homo sapiens 29-33 24448832-8 2014 In agreement with previous data that demonstrated extrusion of (glucosyl)ceramides by ABCB1 (Lee et al. Glucosylceramides 63-82 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Canis lupus familiaris 86-91 24448832-12 2014 In conclusion, nickel induces a ROS-ceramide pathway to cause apoptotic cell death as well as activate adaptive survival responses, including upregulation of ABCB1, which improves cell survival by extruding proapoptotic (glucosyl)ceramides. Glucosylceramides 220-239 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1 Canis lupus familiaris 158-163 24214972-0 2014 Ceramides and glucosylceramides are independent antagonists of insulin signaling. Glucosylceramides 14-31 insulin Homo sapiens 63-70 24214972-5 2014 3) Overexpression of glucosylceramide synthase in myotubes induces glucosylceramide but enhances insulin signaling. Glucosylceramides 21-37 insulin Homo sapiens 97-104 23880767-1 2013 beta-Glucosidase 2 (GBA2) is an enzyme that cleaves the membrane lipid glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 71-87 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 0-18 24070122-11 2013 GlcCer levels in the spleen from Gba1/Gba2 knockout mice were much higher than the sum of the single knockouts, indicating a cross-talk between the two glucosylceramidases and suggesting a partially compensation of the loss of one enzyme by the other. Glucosylceramides 0-6 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 33-37 24070122-11 2013 GlcCer levels in the spleen from Gba1/Gba2 knockout mice were much higher than the sum of the single knockouts, indicating a cross-talk between the two glucosylceramidases and suggesting a partially compensation of the loss of one enzyme by the other. Glucosylceramides 0-6 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 38-42 24058461-1 2013 BACKGROUND: Mutations in the gene coding for glucocerebrosidase (GBA), which metabolizes glucosylceramide (a monohexosylceramide) into glucose and ceramide, is the most common genetic risk factor for sporadic Parkinson"s disease (PD). Glucosylceramides 89-105 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 45-63 24058461-1 2013 BACKGROUND: Mutations in the gene coding for glucocerebrosidase (GBA), which metabolizes glucosylceramide (a monohexosylceramide) into glucose and ceramide, is the most common genetic risk factor for sporadic Parkinson"s disease (PD). Glucosylceramides 89-105 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 65-68 24977484-4 2014 Changes in glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) activity were identified by incorporation of radiolabeled UDP-glucose in glucosylceramide, changes in gene expression via real-time PCR and Western blot analysis. Glucosylceramides 11-27 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 38-41 23880767-1 2013 beta-Glucosidase 2 (GBA2) is an enzyme that cleaves the membrane lipid glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 71-87 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 20-24 23880767-6 2013 Compared with the well characterized impact of CBE on the lysosomal glucosylceramide-degrading enzyme (glucocerebrosidase, GBA), CBE inactivated GBA2 less efficiently, due to a lower affinity for this enzyme (higher KI) and a lower rate of enzyme inactivation (k(inact)). Glucosylceramides 68-84 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 103-121 23880767-6 2013 Compared with the well characterized impact of CBE on the lysosomal glucosylceramide-degrading enzyme (glucocerebrosidase, GBA), CBE inactivated GBA2 less efficiently, due to a lower affinity for this enzyme (higher KI) and a lower rate of enzyme inactivation (k(inact)). Glucosylceramides 68-84 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 123-126 23880767-6 2013 Compared with the well characterized impact of CBE on the lysosomal glucosylceramide-degrading enzyme (glucocerebrosidase, GBA), CBE inactivated GBA2 less efficiently, due to a lower affinity for this enzyme (higher KI) and a lower rate of enzyme inactivation (k(inact)). Glucosylceramides 68-84 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 145-149 23913272-2 2013 We previously identified a non-vesicular intra-Golgi transport pathway for glucosylceramide (GlcCer)--the common precursor of the different series of glycosphingolipids-that is operated by the cytosolic GlcCer-transfer protein FAPP2 (also known as PLEKHA8) (ref. Glucosylceramides 75-91 pleckstrin homology domain containing, family A (phosphoinositide binding specific) member 8 Mus musculus 227-232 23151684-3 2013 One factor may be the activity of the non-lysosomal beta-glucosidase (GBA2) which exhibits catalytic activity towards glucosylceramide and is reported to be highly expressed in brain tissue. Glucosylceramides 118-134 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 70-74 23894633-11 2013 We also found that an 80% loss of glucosylceramide due to glucosylceramide synthase knockdown resulted in a significant reduction in the expression of GLTP. Glucosylceramides 34-50 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 58-83 23913272-2 2013 We previously identified a non-vesicular intra-Golgi transport pathway for glucosylceramide (GlcCer)--the common precursor of the different series of glycosphingolipids-that is operated by the cytosolic GlcCer-transfer protein FAPP2 (also known as PLEKHA8) (ref. Glucosylceramides 75-91 pleckstrin homology domain containing, family A (phosphoinositide binding specific) member 8 Mus musculus 248-255 23913272-2 2013 We previously identified a non-vesicular intra-Golgi transport pathway for glucosylceramide (GlcCer)--the common precursor of the different series of glycosphingolipids-that is operated by the cytosolic GlcCer-transfer protein FAPP2 (also known as PLEKHA8) (ref. Glucosylceramides 93-99 pleckstrin homology domain containing, family A (phosphoinositide binding specific) member 8 Mus musculus 227-232 23913272-2 2013 We previously identified a non-vesicular intra-Golgi transport pathway for glucosylceramide (GlcCer)--the common precursor of the different series of glycosphingolipids-that is operated by the cytosolic GlcCer-transfer protein FAPP2 (also known as PLEKHA8) (ref. Glucosylceramides 93-99 pleckstrin homology domain containing, family A (phosphoinositide binding specific) member 8 Mus musculus 248-255 23913272-4 2013 However, the molecular determinants of the FAPP2-mediated transfer of GlcCer from the cis-Golgi to the trans-Golgi network, as well as the physiological relevance of maintaining two parallel transport pathways of GlcCer--vesicular and non-vesicular--through the Golgi, remain poorly defined. Glucosylceramides 70-76 pleckstrin homology domain containing, family A (phosphoinositide binding specific) member 8 Mus musculus 43-48 23473748-8 2013 Thus, UDP-glucose:ceramide glucosyltransferase (Ugcg), catalyzing the basic step of the glucosylceramide-based GSL-biosynthesis, was genetically disrupted. Glucosylceramides 88-104 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 6-46 23573974-1 2013 Gaucher disease is a progressive lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in the activity of beta-glucocerebrosidase and is characterized by the accumulation of the glycosphingolipid glucosylceramide in the lysosomes of macrophages that leads to dysfunction in multiple organ system. Glucosylceramides 192-208 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 102-125 23501591-8 2013 Moreover, evidence in favor of CERKL binding to GlcCer, GalCer and sphingomyelin has been gathered. Glucosylceramides 48-54 ceramide kinase-like Mus musculus 31-36 23473748-8 2013 Thus, UDP-glucose:ceramide glucosyltransferase (Ugcg), catalyzing the basic step of the glucosylceramide-based GSL-biosynthesis, was genetically disrupted. Glucosylceramides 88-104 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 48-52 22609461-6 2013 ORP3 silencing affected most the glucosyl ceramides (GluCer, decrease) and PE-plasmalogens (PE-pl, decrease), while ORP8 silencing increased FC and CE, and decreased GluCer and PE-pl. Glucosylceramides 33-51 oxysterol binding protein-like 3 Mus musculus 0-4 22609461-6 2013 ORP3 silencing affected most the glucosyl ceramides (GluCer, decrease) and PE-plasmalogens (PE-pl, decrease), while ORP8 silencing increased FC and CE, and decreased GluCer and PE-pl. Glucosylceramides 53-59 oxysterol binding protein-like 3 Mus musculus 0-4 23073830-7 2013 We report that GBA2 is down-regulated in melanoma; inducible expression of GBA2 affects endogenous sphingolipid metabolism by promoting glucosylceramide degradation (decrease by 78%) and ceramide generation; this is followed by a UPR that causes apoptosis, subsequent decreased anchorage-independent cell growth, and reduced in vivo tumor growth (by 40%); and all these events are abrogated when expressing a catalytically inactive GBA2. Glucosylceramides 136-152 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 75-79 23332916-3 2013 GBA2 encodes a microsomal nonlysosomal glucosylceramidase that catalyzes the conversion of glucosylceramide to free glucose and ceramide and the hydrolysis of bile acid 3-O-glucosides. Glucosylceramides 91-107 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 0-4 23159414-1 2013 Phosphoinositol 4-phosphate adaptor protein-2 (FAPP2) plays a key role in glycosphingolipid (GSL) production using its C-terminal domain to transport newly synthesized glucosylceramide away from the cytosol-facing glucosylceramide synthase in the cis-Golgi for further anabolic processing. Glucosylceramides 168-184 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 47-52 23159414-5 2013 A structurally-based preference for other simple uncharged GSLs, in addition to glucosylceramide, makes human FAPP2-GLTP more similar to fungal HET-C2 than to plant AtGLTP1 (glucosylceramide-specific) or to broadly GSL-selective human GLTP. Glucosylceramides 80-96 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 110-115 23159414-5 2013 A structurally-based preference for other simple uncharged GSLs, in addition to glucosylceramide, makes human FAPP2-GLTP more similar to fungal HET-C2 than to plant AtGLTP1 (glucosylceramide-specific) or to broadly GSL-selective human GLTP. Glucosylceramides 174-190 pleckstrin homology domain containing A8 Homo sapiens 110-115 23158495-1 2013 Gaucher disease (GD) is characterized by accumulation of glucosylceramide in lysosomes due to mutations in the GBA1 gene encoding the lysosomal hydrolase beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase). Glucosylceramides 57-73 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 111-115 23158495-1 2013 Gaucher disease (GD) is characterized by accumulation of glucosylceramide in lysosomes due to mutations in the GBA1 gene encoding the lysosomal hydrolase beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase). Glucosylceramides 57-73 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 154-177 23158495-1 2013 Gaucher disease (GD) is characterized by accumulation of glucosylceramide in lysosomes due to mutations in the GBA1 gene encoding the lysosomal hydrolase beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase). Glucosylceramides 57-73 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 179-184 23073830-7 2013 We report that GBA2 is down-regulated in melanoma; inducible expression of GBA2 affects endogenous sphingolipid metabolism by promoting glucosylceramide degradation (decrease by 78%) and ceramide generation; this is followed by a UPR that causes apoptosis, subsequent decreased anchorage-independent cell growth, and reduced in vivo tumor growth (by 40%); and all these events are abrogated when expressing a catalytically inactive GBA2. Glucosylceramides 136-152 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 75-79 23563543-0 2013 Dietary glucosylceramide enhances tight junction function in skin epidermis via induction of claudin-1. Glucosylceramides 8-24 claudin 1 Mus musculus 93-102 23290777-1 2013 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), converting ceramide to glucosylceramide, catalyzes the first reaction of ceramide glycosylation in sphingolipid metabolism. Glucosylceramides 56-72 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-25 23290777-1 2013 Glucosylceramide synthase (GCS), converting ceramide to glucosylceramide, catalyzes the first reaction of ceramide glycosylation in sphingolipid metabolism. Glucosylceramides 56-72 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 27-30 23250757-1 2013 GBA1 and GBA2 are both beta-glucosidases, which cleave glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 55-71 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 0-4 23250757-1 2013 GBA1 and GBA2 are both beta-glucosidases, which cleave glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 55-71 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 9-13 23250757-1 2013 GBA1 and GBA2 are both beta-glucosidases, which cleave glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 73-79 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 0-4 23250757-1 2013 GBA1 and GBA2 are both beta-glucosidases, which cleave glucosylceramide (GlcCer) to glucose and ceramide. Glucosylceramides 73-79 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 9-13 23250757-4 2013 Knocking out the non-lysosomal GBA2 in mice results in accumulation of GlcCer outside the lysosomes in various tissues (e.g. testis and liver) and impairs sperm development and liver regeneration. Glucosylceramides 71-77 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 31-35 23250757-10 2013 GBA2 is localized at the ER and Golgi, which puts GBA2 in a key position for a lysosome-independent route of GlcCer-dependent signaling. Glucosylceramides 109-115 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 0-4 23250757-10 2013 GBA2 is localized at the ER and Golgi, which puts GBA2 in a key position for a lysosome-independent route of GlcCer-dependent signaling. Glucosylceramides 109-115 glucosylceramidase beta 2 Homo sapiens 50-54 23563543-1 2013 Dietary glucosylceramide increased the expression of claudin-1 in UVB-irradiated mouse epidermis. Glucosylceramides 8-24 claudin 1 Mus musculus 53-62 23563543-3 2013 Our results indicate that the skin barrier improvement induced by dietary glucosylceramide might be due to enhancement of tight junction function, mediated by increased expression of claudin-1 induced by sphingoid metabolites. Glucosylceramides 74-90 claudin 1 Mus musculus 183-192 23555901-4 2013 ARF6 knockdown also resulted in increased glucosylceramide levels and decreased sphingomyelin levels, but did not affect the levels of ceramide or phospholipids. Glucosylceramides 42-58 ADP-ribosylation factor 6 Mus musculus 0-4 23073611-7 2013 GCS regulates the balance between apoptotic ceramide and antiapoptotic GlcCer. Glucosylceramides 71-77 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 0-3 23377801-8 2013 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the GCase substrate, influenced formation of purified a-syn by stabilizing soluble oligomeric intermediates. Glucosylceramides 0-16 synuclein, alpha Mus musculus 81-86 23377801-8 2013 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the GCase substrate, influenced formation of purified a-syn by stabilizing soluble oligomeric intermediates. Glucosylceramides 18-24 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 31-36 23377801-8 2013 Glucosylceramide (GlcCer), the GCase substrate, influenced formation of purified a-syn by stabilizing soluble oligomeric intermediates. Glucosylceramides 18-24 synuclein, alpha Mus musculus 81-86 23690856-5 2013 Long-term treatment of glucosylceramide decreased the expression of iNOS and COX-2 in the brain of aged mice. Glucosylceramides 23-39 nitric oxide synthase 2, inducible Mus musculus 68-72 23690856-5 2013 Long-term treatment of glucosylceramide decreased the expression of iNOS and COX-2 in the brain of aged mice. Glucosylceramides 23-39 cytochrome c oxidase II, mitochondrial Mus musculus 77-82 23470440-2 2013 Three glucocerebroside molecular species (CFC-1, CFC-2 and CFC-3) were isolated from crude total cerebrosides with repeated column chromatography. Glucosylceramides 6-22 mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 Homo sapiens 59-64 23470440-9 2013 Moreover, CFC-3 was most effective in four glucocerebrosides to Caco-2 cell viability. Glucosylceramides 43-60 mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 Homo sapiens 10-15 23073611-6 2013 GlcCer, generated by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) that transfers the glucose from UDP-glucose to ceramide, is an important glycosphingolipid metabolic intermediate. Glucosylceramides 0-6 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 21-46 23073611-6 2013 GlcCer, generated by glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) that transfers the glucose from UDP-glucose to ceramide, is an important glycosphingolipid metabolic intermediate. Glucosylceramides 0-6 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 48-51 23555901-5 2013 We speculated that the ARF6 knockdown-induced increase in glucosylceramide was caused by an effect on glucosylceramide synthase and, in agreement, showed that ARF6 knockdown increased the mRNA levels and activity of glucosylceramide synthase. Glucosylceramides 58-74 ADP-ribosylation factor 6 Mus musculus 23-27 23555901-5 2013 We speculated that the ARF6 knockdown-induced increase in glucosylceramide was caused by an effect on glucosylceramide synthase and, in agreement, showed that ARF6 knockdown increased the mRNA levels and activity of glucosylceramide synthase. Glucosylceramides 58-74 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 102-127 23555901-5 2013 We speculated that the ARF6 knockdown-induced increase in glucosylceramide was caused by an effect on glucosylceramide synthase and, in agreement, showed that ARF6 knockdown increased the mRNA levels and activity of glucosylceramide synthase. Glucosylceramides 58-74 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Mus musculus 216-241 23555901-7 2013 Our results thus show that ARF6 regulates neuronal differentiation through an effect on glucosylceramide synthase and glucosylceramide levels. Glucosylceramides 88-104 ADP-ribosylation factor 6 Mus musculus 27-31 23520473-1 2013 Gaucher disease results from GBA1 mutations that lead to defective acid beta-glucosidase (GCase) mediated cleavage of glucosylceramide (GC) and glucosylsphingosine as well as heterogeneous manifestations in the viscera and CNS. Glucosylceramides 118-134 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 29-33 23520473-1 2013 Gaucher disease results from GBA1 mutations that lead to defective acid beta-glucosidase (GCase) mediated cleavage of glucosylceramide (GC) and glucosylsphingosine as well as heterogeneous manifestations in the viscera and CNS. Glucosylceramides 118-134 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 72-88 23520473-1 2013 Gaucher disease results from GBA1 mutations that lead to defective acid beta-glucosidase (GCase) mediated cleavage of glucosylceramide (GC) and glucosylsphingosine as well as heterogeneous manifestations in the viscera and CNS. Glucosylceramides 118-134 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 90-95 23520473-1 2013 Gaucher disease results from GBA1 mutations that lead to defective acid beta-glucosidase (GCase) mediated cleavage of glucosylceramide (GC) and glucosylsphingosine as well as heterogeneous manifestations in the viscera and CNS. Glucosylceramides 90-92 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 29-33 23520473-1 2013 Gaucher disease results from GBA1 mutations that lead to defective acid beta-glucosidase (GCase) mediated cleavage of glucosylceramide (GC) and glucosylsphingosine as well as heterogeneous manifestations in the viscera and CNS. Glucosylceramides 90-92 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 72-88 22772462-1 2012 Gaucher"s disease is caused by a deficiency of glucocerebrosidase (GBA) and results in the accumulation of glucocerebroside within macrophages. Glucosylceramides 107-123 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 67-70 23690856-6 2013 The LPS-induced mRNA level of iNOS, COX-2, IL-1 beta , and TNF- alpha was reduced by the acute treatment with glucosylceramide in adult mice. Glucosylceramides 110-126 nitric oxide synthase 2, inducible Mus musculus 30-34 23690856-6 2013 The LPS-induced mRNA level of iNOS, COX-2, IL-1 beta , and TNF- alpha was reduced by the acute treatment with glucosylceramide in adult mice. Glucosylceramides 110-126 cytochrome c oxidase II, mitochondrial Mus musculus 36-41 23690856-6 2013 The LPS-induced mRNA level of iNOS, COX-2, IL-1 beta , and TNF- alpha was reduced by the acute treatment with glucosylceramide in adult mice. Glucosylceramides 110-126 interleukin 1 beta Mus musculus 43-52 23690856-6 2013 The LPS-induced mRNA level of iNOS, COX-2, IL-1 beta , and TNF- alpha was reduced by the acute treatment with glucosylceramide in adult mice. Glucosylceramides 110-126 tumor necrosis factor Mus musculus 59-69 22927247-5 2012 We identified BCR engagement to catalyze the crucial modification of ceramide to glucosylceramide via UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG). Glucosylceramides 81-97 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 102-142 22927247-5 2012 We identified BCR engagement to catalyze the crucial modification of ceramide to glucosylceramide via UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase (UGCG). Glucosylceramides 81-97 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 144-148 22623374-1 2012 Mutations in the GBA gene, encoding the lysosomal acid beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), lead to deficient activity of the enzyme in the lysosomes, to glucosylceramide accumulation and to development of Gaucher disease (GD). Glucosylceramides 150-166 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 17-20 22623374-1 2012 Mutations in the GBA gene, encoding the lysosomal acid beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), lead to deficient activity of the enzyme in the lysosomes, to glucosylceramide accumulation and to development of Gaucher disease (GD). Glucosylceramides 150-166 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 55-78 22623374-1 2012 Mutations in the GBA gene, encoding the lysosomal acid beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), lead to deficient activity of the enzyme in the lysosomes, to glucosylceramide accumulation and to development of Gaucher disease (GD). Glucosylceramides 150-166 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 80-85 22566609-1 2012 Gaucher"s disease, the most common lysosomal storage disorder, is caused by the defective activity of glucocerebrosidase, the lysosomal hydrolase that degrades glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 160-176 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 102-120 22764777-0 2012 Beta-glucosidase 2 knockout mice with increased glucosylceramide show impaired liver regeneration. Glucosylceramides 48-64 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 0-18 22764777-2 2012 We previously generated beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2) knockout mice that accumulate the glycolipid glucosylceramide in various tissues, including the liver. Glucosylceramides 95-111 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 24-42 22764777-2 2012 We previously generated beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2) knockout mice that accumulate the glycolipid glucosylceramide in various tissues, including the liver. Glucosylceramides 95-111 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 44-48 22764777-10 2012 Accumulation of glucosylceramide was associated with a delay in liver regeneration and reduced serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-alpha. Glucosylceramides 16-32 interleukin 6 Mus musculus 111-115 22764777-10 2012 Accumulation of glucosylceramide was associated with a delay in liver regeneration and reduced serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-alpha. Glucosylceramides 16-32 tumor necrosis factor Mus musculus 120-129 22451348-4 2012 Similarly, conduritol B epoxide, an inhibitor of beta-glucocerebrosidase, significantly down-regulated SC ceramide levels and significantly increased glucosylceramide levels. Glucosylceramides 150-166 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 49-72 22659419-2 2012 Beta-glucosidase 1 (GBA1; lysosomal glucocerebrosidase) and beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2, non-lysosomal glucocerebrosidase) both have glucosylceramide as a main natural substrate. Glucosylceramides 130-146 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 20-24 22659419-2 2012 Beta-glucosidase 1 (GBA1; lysosomal glucocerebrosidase) and beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2, non-lysosomal glucocerebrosidase) both have glucosylceramide as a main natural substrate. Glucosylceramides 130-146 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 60-78 22659419-2 2012 Beta-glucosidase 1 (GBA1; lysosomal glucocerebrosidase) and beta-glucosidase 2 (GBA2, non-lysosomal glucocerebrosidase) both have glucosylceramide as a main natural substrate. Glucosylceramides 130-146 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 80-84 22659419-5 2012 Given that GBA2 hydrolyses both BG and glucosylceramide, it was asked whether vice versa GBA1 hydrolyses both glucosylceramide and BG. Glucosylceramides 39-55 glucosidase beta 2 Mus musculus 11-15 22659419-5 2012 Given that GBA2 hydrolyses both BG and glucosylceramide, it was asked whether vice versa GBA1 hydrolyses both glucosylceramide and BG. Glucosylceramides 110-126 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 89-93 22927247-9 2012 In summary, we identified the mode of action of novel kinase inhibitors CAL-101 and PCI-32765 by controlling the UGCG-mediated ceramide/glucosylceramide equilibrium as a downstream molecular switch of BCR signaling, also providing novel targeted treatment options beyond current chemotherapy-based regimens. Glucosylceramides 136-152 UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase Homo sapiens 113-117 22563011-3 2012 Accumulating evidence suggests a pathogenic role for glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in multiple forms of PKD. Glucosylceramides 53-69 protein kinase D1 Mus musculus 100-103 22563011-3 2012 Accumulating evidence suggests a pathogenic role for glucosylceramide (GlcCer) in multiple forms of PKD. Glucosylceramides 71-77 protein kinase D1 Mus musculus 100-103 22563011-10 2012 Surprisingly, genetic loss of Sphk1 exacerbated cystogenesis and was associated with increased levels of GlcCer and GM3. Glucosylceramides 105-111 sphingosine kinase 1 Mus musculus 30-35 22726258-9 2012 RESULTS: Oral GlcCer administration significantly suppressed mRNA expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1beta and IL-6. Glucosylceramides 14-20 interleukin 1 beta Mus musculus 111-119 22726258-9 2012 RESULTS: Oral GlcCer administration significantly suppressed mRNA expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1beta and IL-6. Glucosylceramides 14-20 interleukin 6 Mus musculus 124-128 22508690-2 2012 In this study, we found that the expression of mutant-PS1 in stable transfectants of SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells results in a reduction of the biosynthesis and steady-state levels of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 183-199 presenilin 1 Homo sapiens 54-57 22595426-1 2012 Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disease resulting from insufficient acid beta-glucosidase (glucocerebrosidase, GCase, EC 4.2.1.25) activity and the resultant accumulation of glucosylceramide. Glucosylceramides 181-197 glucosidase, beta, acid Mus musculus 118-123 22388998-1 2012 Mutations in GBA1 gene result in defective acid beta-glucosidase and the complex phenotype of Gaucher disease (GD) related to the accumulation of glucosylceramide-laden macrophages. Glucosylceramides 146-162 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 13-17 22337770-1 2012 Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a defect in the degradation of glucosylceramide catalyzed by the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA). Glucosylceramides 89-105 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 140-163 22337770-1 2012 Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a defect in the degradation of glucosylceramide catalyzed by the lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase (GBA). Glucosylceramides 89-105 glucosylceramidase beta Homo sapiens 165-168 22384976-4 2012 Consistent with these genetic data, we demonstrated that RsAFP2 interacts with the cell wall of C. albicans, which also contains glucosylceramides, and activates the cell wall integrity pathway. Glucosylceramides 129-146 defensin-like protein 2 Raphanus sativus 57-63