The TMEM189 gene encodes plasmanylethanolamine desaturase which introduces the characteristic vinyl...
The TMEM189 gene encodes plasmanylethanolamine desaturase which introduces the characteristic vinyl ether double bond into plasmalogens
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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English
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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A significant fraction of the glycerophospholipids in the human body is composed of plasmalogens, particularly in the brain, cardiac, and immune cell membranes. A decline in these lipids has been observed in such diseases as Alzheimer’s and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Plasmalogens contain a characteristic 1-O-alk-1′-enyl ether (vinyl eth...
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The TMEM189 gene encodes plasmanylethanolamine desaturase which introduces the characteristic vinyl ether double bond into plasmalogens
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_7149458
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_7149458
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.1917461117
