dimyristoylphosphatidylethanolamine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌdaɪˌmaɪrɪˈstɔɪl ˌfɒsˌfætɪdaɪl ˌɛθəˌnoʊləˈmiːn/
Etymology
From dimyristoyl + phosphatidylethanolamine
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic phospholipid consisting of a glycerol backbone, two 14-carbon saturated fatty acid chains, a phosphate group, and an ethanolamine headgroup, commonly used in membrane and lipid bilayer research.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMPE | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |
Relateds
dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine · dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine · dipalmitoylphosphatidylethanolamine