Phosphatidylcholine
•Last Updated: November 18 2022
Phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid with a choline attachment and is found in soy lecithin.
Phosphatidylcholine is most often used for
Last Updated: November 18 2022
Note that Phosphatidylcholine is also known as:
- PC
Phosphatidylcholine should not be confused with:
- Soy lecithin (a source thereof)
- Phosphatidylserine (different phospholipid)
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