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16:0 TAP is a cationic derivative of trimethylammonium linked with two 16-carbon fatty acid tails. 16:0 TAP is a cationic liposome-forming compound that may be used for transfection of DNA, RNA, and other negatively charged molecules into eukaryotic cells.

16:0 TAP is a lipid product. 16:0 TAP can be used for the preparation of giant unilamellar vesicles to deliver agents[1].

[1] Zeng Y, et,al. Quantification of C60-induced membrane disruption using a quartz crystal microbalance. RSC Adv. 2018 Mar 9;8(18):9841-9849. DOI:10.1039/c7ra13690k