Phosphatidylcholine's functions beyond that of a membrane brick
S Furse, AIPM De Kroon - Molecular membrane biology, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Molecular membrane biology, 2015•Taylor & Francis
Since its discovery in the 19th century, phosphatidylcholine (PC) has been regarded
primarily as a structural lipid. However, more recent evidence, much of it in the last five
years, strongly suggests that PC has other roles. Here, we explore some of that new
evidence and consider the possibility that the ultimate role of phosphatidylcholine may not
be predictable.
primarily as a structural lipid. However, more recent evidence, much of it in the last five
years, strongly suggests that PC has other roles. Here, we explore some of that new
evidence and consider the possibility that the ultimate role of phosphatidylcholine may not
be predictable.
Abstract
Since its discovery in the 19th century, phosphatidylcholine (PC) has been regarded primarily as a structural lipid. However, more recent evidence, much of it in the last five years, strongly suggests that PC has other roles. Here, we explore some of that new evidence and consider the possibility that the ultimate role of phosphatidylcholine may not be predictable.
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