A component of phosphatidylcholines (lecithins), in which the two hydroxy groups of glycerol are esterified with fatty acids. (From Stedman, 26th ed) It counteracts the effects of urea on enzymes and other macromolecules. [PubChem]
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
References
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Ferraro L, Tanganelli S, Marani L, Bianchi C, Beani L, Siniscalchi A: Evidence for an in vivo and in vitro modulation of endogenous cortical GABA release by alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine. Neurochem Res. 1996 May;21(5):547-52.
[Pubmed]
sn-Glycero-3-phosphocholine (Choline Alfoscerate) is a phospholipid; precursor in choline biosynthesis. sn-Glycero-3-phosphocholine is an intermediate in catabolic pathway of phosphatidylcholine. sn-Glycero-3-phosphocholine is used as an Nootropic.
A member of the class of phosphocholines that is the choline ester of sn-glycero-3-phosphate. It is one of the major osmolyte in the renal medullary cells.
References
PubChem Literature
From Data Sources
• Ferraro L, Tanganelli S, Marani L, Bianchi C, Beani L, Siniscalchi A: Evidence for an in vivo and in vitro modulation of endogenous cortical GABA release by alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine. Neurochem Res. 1996 May;21(5):547-52. Pubmed
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