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ChEBI

2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine

Term ID
CHEBI:36707
Synonyms
  • 1-Alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
  • 1-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholines
  • 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine zwitterion
  • a 1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
  • platelet-activating factor
Definition
A 2-acyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine where the 2-O-acyl group is specified as acetyl; a potent phospholipid activator and mediator of many leukocyte functions, including platelet aggregation, inflammation, and anaphylaxis.
References
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
Phenotype where environments contain 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
Phenotype modified by environments containing 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
Human Disease Model
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