NIH MeSH · D015060Chemicals and Drugs

1,2-Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine

Also known as1,2 Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine · 1,2-Dihexadecyl-sn-Glycerophosphocholine · 1,2 Dihexadecyl sn Glycerophosphocholine · 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-Glycerophosphocholine · 1,2 Dipalmitoyl Glycerophosphocholine · Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine · Dipalmitoylglycerophosphocholine · Dipalmitoyllecithin · Dipalmitoyl Phosphatidylcholine · Phosphatidylcholine, Dipalmitoyl

Definition

Synthetic phospholipid used in liposomes and lipid bilayers to study biological membranes. It is also a major constituent of PULMONARY SURFACTANTS.

MeSH classification

  • D10.570.755.375.760.400.800.224

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