Lysophosphatidyl choline (LPC)

Definition:

Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) is a bioactive proinflammatory lipid generated by pathological activities. LPC is also a major phospholipid component of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL). LPC plays an important role in atherosclerosis and inflammatory diseases by altering various functions in a number of cell-types, including endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, monocytes, macrophages, and T-cells.

References:

[1]. Takayuki Matsumoto, et al. Role of lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) in atherosclerosis. Curr Med Chem. 2007;14(30):3209-20. [Content Brief]

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