plasmalogen

American  

[plaz-mal-uh-jin, -jen] / plæzˈmæl ə dʒɪn, -ˌdʒɛn /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. any of the class of phosphatides that contain an aldehyde of a fatty acid, found in heart and skeletal muscle, the brain, the liver, and in eggs.

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Etymology

Origin of plasmalogen

1920–25; plasm- + al(kali) ( def. ) + -o- + -gen

Example Sentences

But Jude was at the opposite end of the spectrum from Marley — a classic case with very low plasmalogen levels and severe respiratory and gastrointestinal problems.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2015

The company had become interested in plasmalogen levels because some evidence suggested they were also low in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2015

So was Marley Bedford, whose higher plasmalogen levels make her unusual among children with RCDP.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2015

They started collaborating, and when Dr. Goodenowe’s plasmalogen precursors raised plasmalogen levels in the blood and lungs of Dr. Braverman’s lab mice, they started discussing a clinical trial for RCDP.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2015

It is also seeking approval to test one of the plasmalogen precursors on Alzheimer’s disease patients.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2015