Merck, 850355C-500MG, 16:0 PC (DPPC)

General description
The list of Phosphatidylcholine products offered by Avanti is designed to provide compounds having a variety of physical properties. Products available include short chain (C3-C8 are water soluble and hygroscopic), saturated, multi-unsaturated and mixed acid PC′s. All of the products are purified by HPLC, and special precautions are taken to protect the products for oxidization and hydrolysis.
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is a strong bilayer-forming lipid. It the most common phospholipid in mammalian membranes. It is also an important component of the mucosal layer of the colon.
Application
16:0 PC (DPPC) is suitable for use:
in vesicle preparation
as the main phospholipid component for all ultrasound contrast agents (UCA) formulations
as a component for microbubble preparation
in the preparation of lipid bilayers

Biochem/physiol Actions
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) functions as a surfactant within the mucus to form a hydrophobic surface to inhibit bacterial penetrance. It is used to treat fat embolism. Phosphatidylcholine lowers the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
Packaging
30 mL Amber Narrow Mouth Glass Bottle with Screw Cap (850355C-1g)
30 mL Amber Narrow Mouth Glass Bottle with Screw Cap (850355C-500mg)
5 mL Clear Glass Sealed Ampule (850355C-200mg)
5 mL Clear Glass Sealed Ampule (850355C-25mg)
Legal Information
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