Phosphatidylglycerol

Represents a glycerophospholipid found in various biological membranes, notably abundant in pulmonary surfactant and bacterial membranes.

Key Functions:

• Critical component of pulmonary surfactant, reducing surface tension in alveoli.
• Involved in mitochondrial membrane structure.
• Plays a role in bacterial membrane fluidity and function.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Pulmonary Surfactant (major component)
• Alveoli (reduces surface tension in)
• Mitochondria (component of inner membrane)
• Bacteria (component of cell membranes)
• Cardiolipin (derived from)