[any N-acyl derivative of neuraminic acid; sialic acids are common in polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids, where they play an important role in conferring fixed negative charges and antigenicity on microorganisms, cell membranes, and ECM components. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0178846 - Carbohydrate
- Biologically Active Substance
Relation/PAR: sugar acid
Relation/CHD: N acetylneuraminate