Glycerophospholipids are defined as phosphatidyl esters attached to the
terminal carbon of glycerol in the triglyceride structure. Glycerophospholipids are the
most abundant phospholipids, which form essential structural components of cellular or
vesicle membranes. This chapter defines the mechanisms and regulations of
glycerophospholipid synthesis, such as phosphatidic acids, phosphatidylcholines,
phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylserine, and phosphatidylinositol, and the roles
of glycerophospholipids in fungi and yeast lipid metabolism. Some essential enzymes
that catalyze the degradation of phospholipids were also discussed, such as
phospholipase C, phospholipase D and phospholipase B.
Keywords: Fungi, Glycerophospholipids, Phospholipids synthesis, Phospholipase, Yeast.
