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An abundant acidic phospholipid at cell membranes, capable of activating protein kinase C. Phosphatidylserine transfer to the external surface of the plasma membrane is a key signal of apoptotic cell recognition for phagocytes.
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(2008). Phosphatidylserine. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47648-1_4531
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