User:Dancer811/sandbox

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• Organization
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  • does the structure make sense information wise?
  • appeal to the reader
  • place info in correct sections, or combine sections if that makes more sense
• Content
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  • is the information up to date with todays new discoveries?
  • add pictures where needed
  • charts?
• Other
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  • is grammar correct?
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• Draft for glycerophospholipid article: adding more examples

Phosphatidylinositol

Phosphatidylinositol make up a small component of the cytosol in eukaryotic cell membranes and gives molecules a negative charge. Its importance relies in its role in activating sensory receptors that correlate with taste functions.

Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine are important in cell signaling, specifically apoptosis. Cells will use this phosphatidylserine to enter cells via apoptotic mimicry. The structure of this lipid differs in plants and animals, regarding fatty acid composition. In addition, phosphatidylserine plays an important role in the human brain content, as it makes up 13-15% of the phospholipids in the human cerebral cortex. This lipid is found in a wide range of places. For example, in the human diet, about 130 mg are derived from phosphatidylserine. This has been said to have a positive impact on the brain, as it helps with reduced stress and improved memory.

Sphingomyelin

Sphingomyelin is a type of sphingolipid, which contains a backbone of sphingoid bases. It can be found in the myelin sheath of nerve cell axons in animal cell membranes. Sphingomyelin can be found in eggs or bovine brain. This sphingolipid is synthesized at the endoplasmic reticulum and is enriched at the plasma membrane with a larger concentration on the outside.

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