This USP reference standard is intended for use in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare the standard solution to determine the content of egg phospholipids according to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph.
Biological Activity
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) functions as a surfactant within the mucus to form a hydrophobic surface to inhibit bacterial penetrance. It is used to tre at f at embolism. Phosphatidylcholine lowers the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
