phosphatidic
/ˌfɑsfəˈtɪdɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or derived from phosphatidic acid, a type of lipid molecule important in cell membranes and signaling.
- Phosphatidic acid is a key building block for many phosphatidic compounds in the body.
- Certain enzymes break down phosphatidic molecules to release chemical signals.
- The scientist studied phosphatidic lipids to understand how cells communicate.