Term Name:	platelet activating factor metabolic process
Synonyms:	PAF metabolic process, PAF metabolism, platelet activating factor metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving 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:0046469]    QuickGO    AmiGO