What is a Plasmalogen?

A plasmalogen is a glycero-phospholipid where the C1 position is an ether linkage and is though to act as a reducing agent to prevent cellular free-radical damage Here is the…

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How to Classify Lipids

Classifying lipids is really easy. In short, lipids are hydrophobic or “water fearing/hating” biomolecules. Here are some common types of lipids: fats oils steroids cell membranes Fatty Acids: Fatty Acid…

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