Term Name: | 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine |
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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. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:36707] ( EBI ) |