L-ALPHA-LYSOPHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE, SOYBEAN

Uses

Soy Lyso PC has been used in the synthesis of 15-methylhexadecanoic acid (15-MHDA) and glycerophospholipids.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-hexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is a lysophosphatidylcholine 16:0 in which a hexadecanoyl (palmitoyl) group is attached to the glycero moiety at position 1. It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a lysophosphatidylcholine 16:0 and a 1-O-acyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine.

General Description

Lyso Phosphatidylcholine (LPC) or lysolecithin is a minor phospholipid in plasma (8-12%) and cellular membranes (<3%).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Soy Lyso phosphocholine or phosphotidylcholine (PC) is among the other lipids present in soybean lecithin. Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) is a bioactive proinflammatory lipid. It is generated during pathological activities and is implicated in atherosclerosis and inflammatory diseases. LPC modifies the functions of numerous cell-types, including smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells, macrophages, monocytes, and T-cells. LPC activates several second messengers and is involved in signal transduction mechanisms.