NCIt definition : Phosphate-containing lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. Most
phospholipids contain a diglyceride, a phosphate group, and a simple organic molecule
such as choline. Another type of phospholipid is phosphosphingolipids that contain
sphingosine instead of glycerol.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A chemical or drug that is attached to a lipid (fat) that contains phosphorus.; NCI-GLOSS: A lipid (fat) that contains phosphorus. Phospholipids are a major part
of cell membranes.; CDISC: Antigen(s) of the phosphate-containing lipids. They can be considered as autoantigens
and are commonly and mainly associated with the autoimmune diseases antiphospholipid
syndrome and systemic rheumatic diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus.;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:16247;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000390245; CDR0000398808;