Phospholipid
Phospholipids are formed from four components: fatty acids, a negatively charged phosphate group, an alcohol and a backbone. Phospholipids with a glycerol backbone are known as glycerophospholipids or phosphoglycerides. There is only one type of phospholipid with a sphingosine backbone; sphingomyelin. Phospholipids are a major component of all biological membranes, along with glycolipids and cholesterol.
Related Topics:
Fatty acid - Phosphate - Alcohol - Glycerol - Glycerophospholipid - Sphingosine - Sphingomyelin - Membranes - Glycolipid - Cholesterol
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Phosphoglycerides |
| ► | Sphingomyelin |
| ► | Amphiphatic character |
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| ► | References |
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