lyso-paf c-16

Lyso-PAF C-16 is a biologically inactive precursor of platelet activating factor.

1-O-Hexadecyl-2-arachidonoyl-sn-glycero-3-PC undergoes acylation through the action of CoA-independent transacylase, transforming lyso-PAF C-16 into this compound. It serves as the predominant precursor in the biosynthesis of PAF C-16 via the remodeling pathway.

1-O-Hexadecyl-2-eicosapentaenoyl-sn-glycero-3-PC is a compound that results from the incorporation of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) into lyso-PAF C-16, a process demonstrated in neutrophils from monkeys and humans consuming a diet rich in fish oils. Furthermore, it functions as a precursor for PAF C-16 synthesis via the remodeling pathway.