Uses
L-alpha-Lysophosphatidylcholine (from egg yolk) is a major component of oxidized low density lipoproteins that has been implicated in various inflammatory reactions.
Uses
L-α-Lysophosphatidylcholine from egg yolk has been used:
- as a surfactant
- as a media supplement and in Staphylococcus aureus inhibition assay in dermatitis
- as a demyelinating agent for nerve
- as a component in sperm nuclei preparation buffer
Definition
ChEBI: 1-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is a 1-O-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine.
General Description
L-α-Lysophosphatidylcholine is a major plasma lipid, derived from phosphatidylcholines that includes glycerol and sphingoid based lipids with one fatty acid. It is an important cell signaling molecule for G-protein coupled receptors.
Biochem/physiol Actions
L-α-Lysophosphatidylcholine possess cytotoxic effects and is present at high level in ischemia and atherosclerotic aortas.
