Platelet Activating Factor Degradation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021253",
  "term": "Platelet Activating Factor Degradation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Platelet Activating Factor Degradation consists of conjugation, transport, and/or oxidation of a phospholipid derivative (platelet activating factor) formed by platelets, basophils, neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages that acts as a potent agent of platelet aggregation, inflammation, neutrophil activity, prostaglandin synthesis, and systemic anaphylaxis: hypotension, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and bronchoconstriction.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/platelet-activating-factor-degradation/"
}