Merck, 850358C-25MG, 16:1 (Δ9-Cis) PC

General description
16:1 (Δ9-Cis) PC (1,2-dipalmitoleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine) is a lipid derivative having a phosphocholine backbone. It also has two palmitic acid chains each having one cis double bond at 9th carbon. It is a double mono-unsaturated lipid.
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.
Application
16:1 (Δ9-Cis) PC (1,2-dipalmitoleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine) has been used in liposome preparation. It may be used to prepare giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) and multilamellar vesicles (MLVs).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) forms a hydrophobic surface in the mucus by acting as a surfactant resulting in the inhibition of penetrance of bacteria.
Packaging
5 mL Clear Glass Sealed Ampule (850358C-200mg)
5 mL Clear Glass Sealed Ampule (850358C-25mg)
Legal Information
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