Definition of "phospholipid" []

• Any of various phosphorus-containing lipids, such as lecithin and cephalin, that are composed mainly of fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a simple organic molecule. Also called phosphatide. (noun)

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• "We assumed that following serum addition, cell membranes undergo major changes that will be reflected in phospholipid metabolism."
• "Attached to the EPA leg of the phospholipid is a molecule of astaxanthin, an extremely potent anti-oxidant."
• "To identify proteins that specifically interact with PPM, we tested the interaction of cell extracts with labelled phospholipid-containing PPM or IPM in a ligand blotting assay."