Phosphate is a mineral that is important for bone health, energy production, and other bodily functions. Both high and low levels of phosphate can cause health problems.
Phosphatidylcholines contain phosphate and changes in their levels could indicate disrupted phosphate balance and excretion.
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Phosphatidylcholines are phospholipids that contain phosphate groups. Changes in specific phosphatidylcholines may reflect altered phosphate metabolism.
Altered phosphatidylcholine levels, which contain phosphate groups, may correlate with changes in serum phosphate in kidney or bone diseases.
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Phosphatidylcholine subspecies containing phosphate groups may reflect phosphate utilization and excretion.
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