lysophosphatidylethanolamines

Lysophosphatidylethanolamines (egg) are the partial hydrolysis products of phosphatidylethanolamine.

Glycerophospholipids, cephalins (Phosphatidylethanolamines (egg)) are a mixture of phosphatidylethanolamines isolated from eggs, with various fatty acyl groups at the sn-1 and sn-2 positions. Glycerophospholipids and cephalins can be completely hydrolyzed to obtain 1 mol of glycerol, phosphoric acid, ethanolamine and 2 mol of fatty acids. Phosphatidylethanolamines play a role in membrane fusion and disassembly of contractile rings during cell division, regulating membrane curvature. Phosphatidylethanolamines are able to transmit infectious prions without the help of any proteins or nucleic acids. One of the main roles of Phosphatidylethanolamines in bacterial membranes is to disperse the negative charges caused by anionic membrane phospholipids.

Lysophosphatidylcholines (Lyso-Lecithins (egg)) are orally active lipids that induce cell damage and apoptosis, and induce demyelination. Lysophosphatidylcholines play a role in mediating inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer, and can be used to study atherosclerosis.