Asymmetric Distribution of Plasmalogens and Their Roles—A Mini Review

Plasmalogens are a unique family of cellular glycerophospholipids that contain a vinyl-ether bond. The synthesis of plasmalogens is initiated in peroxisomes and completed in the endoplasmic reticulum. Plasmalogens are transported to the post-Golgi compartment, including endosomes and plasma membrane...

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Main Authors: Masanori Honsho, Yukio Fujiki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Membranes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/13/9/764