👉 Pyrocyte cationic lipids (pyrocatechols) are a class of non-protein lipid found in certain types of bacteria, fungi and some protozoa. These lipids have been associated with the metabolism of amino acids, particularly pyrrolidone. They are also known as pyrolysis products or pyrocyte cations. The term "pyrocatechol" is derived from the Latin word "pyrocetona," which means
