Biosynthesis
The neurologically important PtdIns is synthesized as a liquid crystalline region of the outer lemma of the cilia of the sodium path (Na path) sensory receptors exposed to the mucosa in mammals and some other vertebrates (Family Chordata). This specific form of phosphatidylinositol formed with muco-Inositol (CAS 488-55-1) is NOT shown at right. This compound forms the sensory receptor of the sodium path under the molecular biochemical model of the gustatory modality.
The synthesis of phosphatidylinositol in the laboratory is catalyzed by phosphatidylinositol synthase and involves CDP-diacylglycerol and L-myo-inositol.
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