Term Name: 2-O-acetyl-1-O-hexadecyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
Synonyms: (2R)-2-acetoxy-3-(hexadecyloxy)propyl 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl phosphate, (R)-7-(acetyloxy)-4-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-3,5,9-trioxa-4-phosphapentacosan-1-aminium hydroxide inner salt 4-oxide, 1-hexadecyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 1-O-hexadecyl PAF, 1-O-hexadecyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 1-O-hexadecyl-2-acetyl-sn-glyceryl-3-phosphorylcholine, 1-O-hexadecyl-2-O-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosophocholine, 1-O-hexadecyl-2-O-acetyl-sn-glyceryl-3-phosphorylcholine, 1-O-hexadecyl-platelet-activating factor, C16 PAF, C16-PAF, C16:0 PAF, PAF, Platelet activating factor, platelet-activating factor, platelet-activating factor C16
Definition: A 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine betaine which has hexadecyl as the alkyl group. PAF is a potent phospholipid activator and mediator of many leukocyte functions, including platelet aggregation, inflammation, and anaphylaxis.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:44811]  ( EBI )

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is a type of: 2-acetyl-1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
has_role: antihypertensive agent beta-adrenergic antagonist bronchoconstrictor agent hematologic agent vasodilator agent