Glycerophospholipids act as regulators of various enzyme activities, and can be used as biological markers to indicate pathological states.
Biological Activity
Phosphatidylglycerol (PG) is present in amniotic fluid and indicates fetal lung maturity. It functions as a precursor for cardiolipin in animals. In plants, PG is present in thylakoid membranes and plays a central role in photosynthesis.
