Platelet Activating Factor-16

Использование

PAF (C16) (cas# 74389-68-7) is a blood platelet-activating factor, used to study human airway smooth muscle cell line.

Определение

ChEBI: A 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine betaine which has hexadecyl as the alkyl group. PAF is a potent phospholipid activator and mediator of many leukocyte functions, including platelet aggregation, inflammation, and anaphylaxis.

Общее описание

C16-02:0 PC, also known as 1-O-hexadecyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (C16 PAF) (acetyl PAF), is a platelet-activating factor (PAF). Acetyl PAF is present in the body and it contains ether-linked hexadecyl chain at the sn-1 position and an acetyl group at the sn-2 position.

Биологическая активность

Endogenous platelet-activating factor (PAF) and ligand for PAF receptors. Produced by inflammatory cells and a potent chemoattractant for polymorphonuclear neutrophils. Induces increased vascular permeability.