Term Name:	platelet activating factor biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	PAF biosynthesis, PAF biosynthetic process, platelet activating factor anabolism, platelet activating factor biosynthesis, platelet activating factor formation, platelet activating factor synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of platelet activating factor, 1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphocholine, where alkyl = hexadecyl or octadecyl. Platelet activating factor is an inflammatory mediator released from a variety of cells in response to various stimuli.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006663]    QuickGO    AmiGO