Lecithins

A complex mixture of PHOSPHOLIPIDS; GLYCOLIPIDS; and TRIGLYCERIDES; with substantial amounts of PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINES; PHOSPHATIDYLETHANOLAMINES; and PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOLS, which are sometimes loosely termed as 1,2-diacyl-3-phosphocholines. Lecithin is a component of the CELL MEMBRANE and commercially extracted from SOYBEANS and EGG YOLK. The emulsifying and surfactant properties are useful in FOOD ADDITIVES and for forming organogels (GELS).

Also Known As:

Lecithin

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Surface-Active Agents

Lipids: 118169
- Membrane Lipids: 1619
  - Phospholipids: 12091
    - Glycerophosphates: 122
      - Phosphatidic Acids: 366
        Glycerophospholipids: 751
        Phosphatidylcholines: 2425
        Lecithins: 1054
Complex Mixtures: 1947
- Biological Products
  - Plant Preparations: 639
    - Plant Extracts: 4079
      - Lecithins: 1054

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