Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Biphosphate

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Also known as:  PIP2;  PtdIns(4,5)P2

 

Description

Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Biphosphate is Phosphatidylinositol with two additional sites of phosphorylation.

 

Function of Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Biphosphate

Cell Membranes

 Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Biphosphate is an important constituent of the Phospholipids content of (the inner surface of) Cell Membranes.

 

Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Biphosphate Enhances the Function of these Substances

Second Messengers

 Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Biphosphate is a precursor for the production of Diacylglycerol.

 Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Biphosphate is a precursor for the production of Inositol Triphosphate.

 

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