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GO: Biological Process

platelet activating factor metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0046469
Synonyms
  • PAF metabolic process
  • PAF metabolism
  • platelet activating factor metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving 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
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