Phosphatidylserine

lipid · endocrine · immune-hematologic · Oral

Phosphatidylserine, a lipid. Anionic phospholipid of the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane. Externalised on apoptotic cells as the 'eat me' signal for macrophage…

Anionic phospholipid of the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane. Externalised on apoptotic cells as the 'eat me' signal for macrophage recognition. Cognitive rationale: membrane fluidity preservation in aging neurons, modulation of ACh release, and cortisol-lowering effect during exercise / stress (300–800 mg/d acute).

Sources: PMID:1325348