16:0-22:6 PG

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Phosphatidylglycerol (PG) is useful in preparing nanoliposomes.

General description

16:0-22:6 PG or 1-palmitoyl-2-docosahexaenoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-(1′-rac-glycerol) is a sodium salt of glycerophospholipid, with substitution of palmitic acid, docosahexaenic acid and phospho-rac-(1-glycerol) at the sn-1, sn-2 and sn-3 positions respectively, in the glycerol backbone. Phosphatidylglycerol (PG) is an anionic lipid, enriched in several bacterial membranes. It is present in animal tissues, mainly in the lung surfactant.

Packaging

5 mL Clear Glass Sealed Ampule (840500C-25mg)