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1-Stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine is a synthetic phospholipid used extensively in membrane biophysics and biochemistry research. It features a stearoyl fatty acid chain, a saturated long-chain fatty acid, attached to the sn-1 position of a glycerol backbone, which is connected to a phosphocholine group. This composition makes it a critical component in studies of lipid bilayers and liposome formulation, providing insights into membrane fluidity, phase behavior, and lipid-protein interactions. Its phosphocholine headgroup is particularly relevant in understanding the role of choline-containing lipids in cellular signaling and membrane structure stability. Research using 1-Stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine helps explain how changes in membrane lipid composition can affect cellular processes such as vesicle trafficking, signal transduction, and receptor function. This phospholipid is also utilized to model the effects of saturated fatty acids on the physical properties of membranes, offering a deeper understanding of membrane dynamics crucial for basic cellular functions.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
1-Stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 100 mg | sc-208698 | 100 mg | $275.00 | |||
1-Stearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 1 g | sc-208698A | 1 g | $800.00 |