OBO ID: CHEBI:44811
Term Name: 2-O-acetyl-1-O-hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • (2R)-2-acetoxy-3-(hexadecyloxy)propyl 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl phosphate
  • (R)-7-(acetyloxy)-4-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium hydroxide inner salt 4-oxide
  • 1-hexadecyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
  • 1-O-hexadecyl PAF
  • 1-O-hexadecyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
  • 1-O-hexadecyl-2-acetyl-sn-glyceryl-3-phosphorylcholine
  • 1-O-hexadecyl-2-O-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosophocholine
  • 1-O-hexadecyl-2-O-acetyl-sn-glyceryl-3-phosphorylcholine
  • 1-O-hexadecyl-platelet-activating factor
  • C16 PAF
  • C16-PAF
  • C16:0 PAF
  • PAF
  • Platelet activating factor
  • platelet-activating factor
  • platelet-activating factor C16
Definition: A 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine betaine which has hexadecyl as the alkyl group. PAF is a potent phospholipid activator and mediator of many leukocyte functions, including platelet aggregation, inflammation, and anaphylaxis.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available