Term Name: | platelet activating factor metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | PAF metabolic process, PAF metabolism, platelet activating factor metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving platelet activating factor, 1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphocholine, where alkyl = hexadecyl or octadecyl. Platelet activating factor is an inflammatory mediator released from a variety of cells in response to various stimuli. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046469] QuickGO AmiGO |