platelet activating factor biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0006663

Synonyms

• PAF biosynthesis
• PAF biosynthetic process
• platelet activating factor anabolism
• platelet activating factor biosynthesis
• platelet activating factor formation
• platelet activating factor synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of platelet activating factor, 1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphocholine, where alkyl = hexadecyl or octadecyl. Platelet activating factor is an inflammatory mediator released from a variety of cells in response to various stimuli. 0198547684

References

Ontology

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