Definition: A ubiquitous family of proteins that transport PHOSPHOLIPIDS such as PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL and PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE between membranes. They play an important role in phospholipid metabolism during vesicular transport and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION.
Other names Transporter, Aminophospholipid; Translocator, Aminophospholipid; Translocase, Phosphatidylserine; Translocase, Aminophospholipid; Transfer Proteins, Phospholipid; Scramblase, Phospholipid; Phospholipid Translocating Protein; Phospholipid Transfer Protein; Phospholipid Scramblase; Phospholipid Exchange Proteins; Phospholipid Exchange Protein; Phosphatidylserine Translocase; Phosphatidylinositol Transfer Protein beta; Phosphatidylinositol Transfer Protein alpha; Phosphatidylinositol Transfer Protein; Phosphatidylinositol Exchange Protein; Phosphatidylcholine Transfer Proteins; Phosphatidylcholine Transfer Protein; Phosphatidylcholine Exchange Protein; Phosphatidyl Transfer Protein