Substance
ID:4354
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(2-{[(S)-((2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl phosphonato)]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium
Synonyms
L-alpha-GlycerophosphorylcholineL-alpha-GlycerylphosphorylcholineCholine AlfoscerateGPCglycero-3-phosphocholineL-alpha-GlycerophosphocholineGlycerylphosphorylcholineSN-glycero-3-phosphocholine2-{[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropoxy](hydroxy)phosphoryloxy}-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium
IUPAC Traditional name
(2-{[(S)-((2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl phosphonato)]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium
Properties
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Molecule Details
Drug Groups
experimental
Description
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.
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Molecular Spectra
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References
• 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