[David P.]

Hello everybody,
I am curious as to what chemical structures the galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-gal) carbohydrate is broken down into (if any) when processed by the human body.  I am most curious to know if any glucocerebroside is a produced byproduct.

Thank you for your time,
David P.

[Arkcon]

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Hello everybody,
I am curious as to what chemical structures the galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-gal) carbohydrate is broken down into (if any) when processed by the human body.

What is it made of?  I found the answer a simple google search away.  The linkage is interesting, we'll have to consider what enzymes can or can't work on it.  However, what is α-gal made of?

I am most curious to know if any glucocerebroside is a produced byproduct.

OK.  How are those defined, and what are they made of?

Thank you for your time,
David P.