Table 1 Functions of phosphate
From: Treatment of hypophosphatemia in the intensive care unit: a review
Form | Function |
|---|---|
Hydroxyapatite | Bone structure |
Phospholipids | Structure of cell membranes |
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and creatine phosphate | Energy storage and metabolism |
Nucleic acids and nucleoproteins | Genetic translation |
Phosphorylation of proteins | Key regulatory mechanism; activation of enzymes, cell-signaling cascade |
2,3-Diphosphoglycerate | Modulates oxygen release by hemoglobin |
Inorganic phosphate | Acid-base buffer |