16:0-17:0 CYCLO PC

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is crucial for the synthesis of second messengers and lipid mediators. It also acts as an intermediate for the synthesis of other glycerophospholipid classes along with phosphatidylethanolamine (PE). Any disturbance in PC levels leads to various metabolicdisorders.

General description

16:0-17:0 cyclo PC or 1-palmitoyl-2-cis-9,10-methylenehexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is a cyclopropane modified analog of PC. It is a glycerophospholipid and is the most important constituent of the eukaryotic cell membrane. Generally, it constitutes up to 40-50% of the cells and organelles.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (857501P-1mg)