Phosphatidylglycerol

Phosphatidylglycerol is an intermediate in synthesis of cardiolipin. It is made by hydrolysis of phosphatidylglycerol-3-phosphate (Figure 19.4). Subsequently, two phosphatidylglycerols are joined together to make cardiolipin (Figure 19.4).

See also: Glycerophospholipid Pathway, Phosphatidylglycerol-3-Phosphate, Glycerophospholipid Biosynthesis in Bacteria, Glycerophospholipids, Glycerophospholipid Pathway,

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> 1. Glycerolipid Metabolism

> 2. Phospholipid Catabolism