plasmalogen

American

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

noun

Biochemistry.

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.

Etymology

Origin of plasmalogen

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

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Reduced plasmalogen levels have also been observed in several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

In the experiment, aged mice receiving plasmalogen supplements appeared better able to form new neural connections and learn new tasks than mice eating a normal diet.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Professor Fu has such confidence in the findings that he personally takes a plasmalogen supplement every day.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

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

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

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