LP17845-6

Phosphatidylserine

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Description

Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a phospholipid nutrient found in fish, green leafy vegetables, soybeans and rice, and is essential for the normal functioning of neuronal cell membranes. In apoptosis, phosphatidylserine is transferred to the outer leaflet of the plasma membrane. This is part of the process by which the cell is targeted for self destruction. PS has been used to slow cognitive decline in early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The substance is sold as a dietary supplement to people who believe they can benefit from an increased intake. The dietary supplement was originally processed from cow brains but because of the prion disease scares in the 1990s the process was outlawed. A soy-based alternative has been implemented. PS sold now is made from plants instead of animals. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Phosphatidylserine (Wikipedia)

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name

Phosphatidylserine

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2000-05-04

Construct for LOINC Short Name

PS

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