glycerophospholipid
Cell barrier builder
A glycerophospholipid is a type of lipid molecule built on a glycerol backbone, with two fatty acid chains and a phosphate group attached.
These molecules form the structural foundation of cell membranes, arranging themselves into bilayers with their water-repelling tails facing inward.
Common examples include phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine.
Two-layer molecular arrangement
- fluidityState of flowing freely
- leafletSingle-sheet printed handout
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
- plasma membraneLipid bilayer enclosing cytoplasm
organelle · permeability · asymmetry · vesicle · liposome
Carboxylic chain in lipids
- ester bondAcid-alcohol chemical linkage
- cholineEssential dietary amine
- ethanolamineAminoalcohol industrial solvent base
- serineProtein-forming amino acid
Natural emulsifying compound
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- respiratory distressImpaired breathing function
- amniocentesisPrenatal diagnostic fluid extraction
- premature infantBaby born early
bilayer
Two-layer molecular arrangement
- fluidityState of flowing freely
- leafletSingle-sheet printed handout
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
plasma membrane · organelle · permeability · asymmetry · vesicle · liposome
fatty acid
Carboxylic chain in lipids
- ester bondAcid-alcohol chemical linkage
- cholineEssential dietary amine
- ethanolamineAminoalcohol industrial solvent base
serine · inositol · saturated · unsaturated · biosynthesis
lecithin
Natural emulsifying compound
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- respiratory distressImpaired breathing function
- amniocentesisPrenatal diagnostic fluid extraction
premature infant · supplement · lipoprotein · atherosclerosis
kinase
Phosphate-transferring enzyme
- prostaglandinLipid compound affecting inflammation
- Lipidsfatty acids, free fatty acids, fats, triglycerides, oils
- Phospholipidsphospholipids, lecithin, PC, PE, PS
- glyceridestriglycerides, diglycerides, monoglyceride, monoglycerides, triacylglycerols
glycerophospholipidceramide
Waxy skin-barrier lipid
sterol · cholesterol · triglyceride · steroid · wax
lipid, phosphate, glycol, glycerol, phospholipid, glycerine, triglyceride, phosphoric, phosphorous