| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7692703 | Chemistry and Physics of Lipids | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠This mini-review deals with a unique glyco-glycerophospholipid, phosphatidylglucoside (PtdGlc). ⺠PtdGlc found mammalian cells is a single molecule species containing only stearic (C18:0) and arachidic (C20:0) acid in the chain. ⺠PtdGlc forms a distinct domain on the outer leaflet of plasma membranes. ⺠The discovery of PtdGlc, the chemical structure, the thermal behavior and the domain formation are described. ⺠Finally, we discuss proposed biological functions of PtdGlc.
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Authors
Hiroshi Takahashi, Tomohiro Hayakawa, Motohide Murate, Peter Greimel, Yasuko Nagatsuka, Toshihide Kobayashi, Yoshio Hirabayashi,