platelet activating factor metabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways involving platelet activating factor, 1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphocholine, where alkyl = hexadecyl or octadecyl. Platelet activating factor is an inflammatory mediator released from a variety of cells in response to various stimuli.
GO:0006650
glycerophospholipid metabolic process
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GO:0046485
ether lipid metabolic process
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PAF metabolic process
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PAF metabolism
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platelet activating factor metabolism
exact