A component of phosphatidylcholines (lecithins), in which the two hydroxy groups of glycerol are esterified with fatty acids. (From Stedman, 26th ed) It counteracts the effects of urea on enzymes and other macromolecules. [PubChem]

Synonyms: glycerol-3-phosphocholine GPCho sn-3-GPC Glycerophosphorylcholine Cholini glycerophosphas L-alpha-Glycerophosphocholine (2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl phosphate L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine Choline alfoscerate sn-Glycero-3-phosphocholine Glycerol phosphorylcholine Glycerol-3-phosphatidylcholine Glycerophosphate de choline Choline alphoscerate Choline glycerophosphate Glicerofosfato de colina Glycerophosphocholine