Merck, 850705P-1G, 16:0 PE

General description
Phosphatidylethanolamine is an aminophospholipid. It is present in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Phosphatidylethanolamine is one of the most abundant glycerophospholipids in biological membranes. It is found in nervous tissue.
Application
16:0 PE has been used:
for the preparation of perfluorocarbon (PFC) nanoparticles
for lipid binding by liposome flotation assays
to characterize the metabolic fate of synaptamide in a dopaminergic cell line

Biochem/physiol Actions
Phosphatidylethanolamine forms pure lipid structures. It plays a vital role in autophagy, cell division and protein folding. Phosphatidylethanolamine functions as a precursor for the synthesis of various protein modifications. It controls membrane fluidity in eukaryotic cells. Phosphatidylethanolamine behaves as an intermediate for the synthesis of glycerophospholipid classes.
Packaging
20 mL Clear Glass Screw Cap Vial (850705P-1g)
20 mL Clear Glass Screw Cap Vial (850705P-500mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (850705P-200mg)
5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (850705P-25mg)
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