Lysophosphatidic Acid
Acts as a potent lipid signaling molecule, derived from phosphatidic acid or lysophospholipids, mediating diverse cellular processes through specific G protein-coupled receptors.
Key Functions:
- Regulates cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration.
- Involved in wound healing and angiogenesis.
- Plays roles in neuronal development and pain sensation.
Interacting Systems & Components:
- Phosphatidic Acid (precursor)
- Lysophosphatidylcholine (can be derived from)
- G protein-coupled receptors (binds to specific receptors)
- Cell Signaling Pathways (key modulator)
- Nervous System (involved in development and pain)