A metabolite involved in cell-membrane phospholipid turnover.
O-Phosphoethanolamine is a small phosphorus-containing molecule, not a protein building block. It is an intermediate in the metabolism of phospholipids, the fats that make up cell membranes. It appears in plasma in small amounts.
O-Phosphoethanolamine is reported as part of a full amino acid profile, mainly as a clue rather than a routine health marker. A markedly raised level can point toward hypophosphatasia, an inherited bone enzyme disorder, so it is read in the context of the whole profile and other tests.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
Adult fasting plasma, guidance only:
| Analyte | Typical adult range (µmol/L) |
|---|---|
| O-Phosphoethanolamine | 0 to 7 |
Ranges vary by laboratory and assay and are read as part of the full amino acid profile.
Results are affected by recent diet, recent protein intake, fasting state and the time of day the sample is taken.
Read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile.
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