dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌdaɪˌmaɪrɪˌstoʊɪl ˌfɒsfeɪˌtɪdɪlˈkoʊliːn/
Etymology
From dimyristoyl + phosphatidylcholine
Meanings
- (uncountable) A lab-made phospholipid that forms stable lipid bilayers and is commonly used to build model cell membranes and liposomes for research.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMPC | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |
Relateds
dimyristoylphosphatidylethanolamine · dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine · dipalmitoylphosphatidylethanolamine